Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics – October 26, 2023, Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Today’s Question of Ethics Conversation looks at several ethical challenges regarding employee performance. It discusses four questions many supervisors face in their oversight role. Can you, as a supervisor, remain friends with … Continue reading Employee Performance in the Workplace: Ethical Conundrums
Suburban and Rural Courts – Their Perspective: Do Remote Hearings Pose Special Challenges?
November 21st, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Suburban and rural courts often face distinctive issues. These issues are different from those of truly small courts, but also different from the issues faced by massive metropolitan court organizations. It is tempting to always … Continue reading Suburban and Rural Courts – Their Perspective: Do Remote Hearings Pose Special Challenges?
Criminal Justice: A Revolving Door?: Should Recidivism Be a Trial Court Performance Measure?
October 17th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management In the middle of last month’s episode, the question was asked, should recidivism be a trial court performance measure? All the panelists responded negatively, but the reasons they gave are worth hearing. We have all … Continue reading Criminal Justice: A Revolving Door?: Should Recidivism Be a Trial Court Performance Measure?
Leading in Tough Times: Can We Stay Savvy About Statistics?
September 19th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management As court leaders, we are inundated with statistics and research. We have all been taught to have a healthy skepticism of statistics. We are given advice that includes: ask questions, go to the source of the … Continue reading Leading in Tough Times: Can We Stay Savvy About Statistics?
Leading in Tough Times: Leaders as “Influencers”
August 15th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Leaders deal with multiple circles of individuals. Two that you as a court administrator or Clerk of Court deal with are 1) those who report to you and 2) those you either report to or … Continue reading Leading in Tough Times: Leaders as “Influencers”
Leading in Tough Times: Leading When Things Don’t Succeed
July 18th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management As one progresses higher in an organization the challenges of leadership can become a regular test. Increasingly responsible positions can draw leaders away from the very people they first came to rely on. The demands … Continue reading Leading in Tough Times: Leading When Things Don’t Succeed
“Quiet Quitting”: What Is It? What Should We Do About It?
Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics – April 27, 2023, Episode. Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management “Quiet Quitting.” It is a topic that many of us have heard about. In an era where it is a challenge to hire employees, is “Quiet Quitting” an emerging change in the … Continue reading “Quiet Quitting”: What Is It? What Should We Do About It?
Leading in Tough Times: Living It Day-to-Day
June 20th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Is there another concept in court administration that has been discussed, studied, and analyzed more often than Leadership? For many the image of a leader that immediately comes to mind is the person who confidently … Continue reading Leading in Tough Times: Living It Day-to-Day
Hiring Employees: Have the Tables Turned? Are the Candidates in Control?
May 16th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management It was not that long ago that the phrase “you’re lucky to have a job” was powerful advice. Nowadays, employers across multiple business sectors are complaining of unfilled staff positions. Shortages of teachers and restaurant … Continue reading Hiring Employees: Have the Tables Turned? Are the Candidates in Control?
Hiring Employees: Is the Power Imbalance Real and Do We Even Care?
April 18th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management We have been talking about various aspects of employee recruitment and selection, often as it intersects with diversity, equity, and inclusion. This brought up the topic of the power imbalance surrounding employee selection. Traditionally, job … Continue reading Hiring Employees: Is the Power Imbalance Real and Do We Even Care?
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