The 2025 Rule of Law Index of the World Justice Project paints a dismal picture of the state of the Rule of Law around the world. We need to take action to reverse the downward trend in far too many countries.
Fulfilling the Public’s Trust: Competency
Competency is the sum of the knowledge and skills required for effective performance.
NACM’s 40th Anniversary Conference’s Outstanding Education Program
Last month I attended the National Association for Court Management (NACM)[i] annual conference in Omaha, where we celebrated NACM’s 40th anniversary. As a Charter Member of NACM, it was wonderful to see how much NACM has grown and achieved over the decades. At the conference there was great professional networking, a fine vendor exhibition, and … Continue reading NACM’s 40th Anniversary Conference’s Outstanding Education Program
The End of USAID and its Rule of Law Programs
The termination of USAID ends decades of positive work to strengthen civil societies and institutions. A key example is the end of Rule of Law projects, in which I participated for over two decades.
Develop your listening skills
Listening is a critical leadership skill. Here are six ways you can develop your listening skills.
What is meant by “Due Process?”
Last November’s blog post explored the meaning of the Rule of Law.[i] That post presented four universal Rule of Law principles: Accountability -The government as well as private actors are accountable under the law. Just Law – The law is clear, publicized, and stable and is applied evenly. It ensures human rights as well as … Continue reading What is meant by “Due Process?”
A “Court” System in Trouble
The United States Immigration Courts are very much in the news as the current federal administration makes immigration issues a major priority. As the adjudicator of the status of immigrants, Immigration Courts play a very important role in applying the Rule of Law. Unfortunately, the Immigration Court system has a long history of being under … Continue reading A “Court” System in Trouble
Monitoring Employee Performance
I recently listened to a “Marketplace Morning Report”: “What did you do at work last week? Monitoring performance doesn’t improve it, expert says.”[i] This piece was obviously presented in the context of the recent controversial mandate by the U.S. “Department of Governmental Efficiency” (DOGE) that required federal executive branch employees to regularly prepare a bullet-point … Continue reading Monitoring Employee Performance
The 8 Tasks of Leadership
The 100th Vantage Point Blog post reflects on leadership amidst significant governmental changes in the U.S. It highlights the NACM CORE® Leadership Competency defining leadership as a vision-driven process. Effective leaders excel in eight tasks: setting direction, delegation, staffing, decision-making, motivating, managing dynamics, instituting culture, and communicating, guiding their organizations to success.
Preparing for 2025
Welcome to 2025! People everywhere are beginning the new year thinking about the future and how we can live our lives to the fullest. Courtney Lynch at Lead Star (Leadership Development Coaching | Lead Star) recently shared a wonderful tool to help each of us make the most of this process, and now I’m sharing … Continue reading Preparing for 2025
