Norman Meyer access to justice, Caseflow Management and Workflow Practices, court administration, Public Perception and Trust in the Courts, Rule of Law, Vantage Point

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

Norman Meyer Human Resources, Performance Measurement and Management, Vantage Point

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

Norman Meyer court administration, Court Leadership, High Performance, Leadership, Vantage Point

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.

Norman Meyer court administration, Court Roles and Purposes, International, Rule of Law, Vantage Point

Demystifying and Measuring the Rule of Law

Next week I am delivering a talk for the Albuquerque International Association on “Demystifying and Measuring the Rule of Law Worldwide.”[i] In an era where the term Rule of Law is frequently invoked yet often misused and misunderstood, this talk aims to demystify its meaning and global significance. Drawing on extensive experience in both U.S. … Continue reading Demystifying and Measuring the Rule of Law

Norman Meyer artificial intelligence, International Association for Court Administration, Technology and Automation, Vantage Point

Artificial Intelligence in the Courts, Opportunities and Challenges – IACA Webinar!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a prominent topic in court administration, with ongoing developments and global implementation. The International Association for Court Administration (IACA) is hosting a webinar on September 10, discussing the challenges, opportunities, and real-world AI applications in courts worldwide. The webinar will also be available for viewing on the IACA website post-event.