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alt=""></div><div class="column"><div class="copy --copy"><p><span style="color: #ffffff;">The EFQM Model is a globally recognised management framework that supports organisations in managing change and improving performance.</span></p><p><span class="f20" style="color: #ffffff;">Trusted by thousands of organisations worldwide for more than 30 years, The EFQM Model not only remains relevant but continues to set the management agenda for any organisation wanting a long term, sustainable future.</span></p><p><span class="f20" style="color: #ffffff;">Want a FREE Copy of The EFQM Model brochure?</span></p></div><div class="cta-container"><div class="cta"> <a href="https://efqm.org/the-efqm-model#download" class="cta-link" title="DOWNLOAD NOW"> DOWNLOAD NOW </a></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="component" style="--background: #F6F6F6" id="component-grid-1" data-c3><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="column"><div class="copy --copy"><p>The EFQM Model structure is based on the simple but powerful logic of asking three questions:</p></div></div><div class="column"><div class="row-1" style="--columns: 3"><div class="column-1"><div class="image-container"> <img class="image" width="300" height="300" src="https://efqm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/direction-icon.png" alt="" loading="lazy"></div><div class="section"><h3 class="headline f40">Why</h3><div class="paragraph f20"><p>“Why” does this organisation exist? 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