Peter C. Kiefer Court Leadership, Featured Posts, Global Conversation Podcasts, International Association for Court Administration, Performance Measurement and Management

Judicial Performance Management: What is the World Thinking Now?

IACA's Global Conversation Podcast: Summer 2021 Episode Brought to You In Cooperation with the International Association for Court Administration Measuring judicial performance is a burning topic in many countries around the globe.  How to balance the need for timely case resolution with the necessity for just results is a question many court experts have often … Continue reading Judicial Performance Management: What is the World Thinking Now?

Peter C. Kiefer Court Leader's Advantage, Cyberattacks, Cybersecurity, Featured Posts

Courts and Cyberattacks!: It’s Not “If” – It’s “When”

Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast: September 21, 2021 Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM Threats from cyberattacks can be easily ignored by courts.  There are many rationalizations: “Our court is too small to worry about cyberattacks” “We have a great firewall that keeps everything out” “Our employees change their passwords every three months just like … Continue reading Courts and Cyberattacks!: It’s Not “If” – It’s “When”

Peter C. Kiefer Counsel Representation, Court Leader's Advantage, Courts of Record, Featured Posts, Judicial Selection, Municipal Courts, Operations Management

Courts of Record, Judicial Selection, Should Everyone Get a Lawyer? What Can We Learn from Challenges Local Courts Face Every Day?

Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast: August 17, 2021 Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM Local Courts can offer incredible opportunity for both defendants and for the community.  They are positioned precisely at a point to curtail dangerous behavior before it grows worse.  The array of problem-solving courts nationally, often managed on a shoestring budget, is … Continue reading Courts of Record, Judicial Selection, Should Everyone Get a Lawyer? What Can We Learn from Challenges Local Courts Face Every Day?

Peter C. Kiefer Court Leader's Advantage, Court Roles and Purposes, Featured Posts, Municipal Courts, Performance Measurement and Management, Public Perception and Trust in the Courts

Examining Local Courts: Uncovering the Real Story

Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast: July 20, 2021 Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM Local Courts are the least analyzed components of the American court system.  This is particularly ironic since there are thousands of local courts, far more than there are courts of general jurisdiction. It has been estimated that they process over three … Continue reading Examining Local Courts: Uncovering the Real Story

Peter C. Kiefer Court Leader's Advantage, International, International Association for Court Administration, Professional Development, Rule of Law

International Rule of Law Assignments: Asking Questions that Change Lives

Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast: June 15, 2021 Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM Long days of travel, strange hotels, and strange food.  Yes, international assignments can include all of these.  But it can also afford the opportunity to make real change and create real change in yourself.  This month we are talking to folks … Continue reading International Rule of Law Assignments: Asking Questions that Change Lives

Peter C. Kiefer Court Leader's Advantage, International, International Association for Court Administration

NACM’s International Committee: Are You Ready for the Adventure?

Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast: May 18, 2021 Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM International work can be challenging.  It can also be very rewarding.  No matter what, it is an adventure you will remember for the rest of your life.  Have you thought about it?  Wondered if it was for you?  Where would you … Continue reading NACM’s International Committee: Are You Ready for the Adventure?

Peter C. Kiefer Communication, Court Leader's Advantage, Court Leadership, Self Improvement

What Is the Key to Effective Communication? Let’s Hear From You!

Court Leader’s Advantage Video Podcast: April 27, 2021 Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM This week we are continuing our April 20th conversation with our panel on what is the key to effective communication, particularly during the pandemic.  This week our panel covers topics including rumors and misinformation, the importance of “virtual water cooler” … Continue reading What Is the Key to Effective Communication? Let’s Hear From You!

Peter C. Kiefer Communication, Coronavirus, Court Employee and Workforce Issues, Court Leader's Advantage, Court Leadership, Public Perception and Trust in the Courts

What Is The Key to Effective Communication? Particularly During the Pandemic

Court Leader’s Advantage Video Podcast: April 20, 2021 Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM It seems that at some point in every class the facilitator utters those words, “communication is key.”  We all know however, that communication must be effective to make a difference.  So, what is the key to making communication effective? In … Continue reading What Is The Key to Effective Communication? Particularly During the Pandemic