Question of Ethics: A Video Conversation on Courts and Ethics - Winter 2021 Edition Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM These last two turbulent years have brought into sharp relief the dynamic tension between a court’s duty to keep both employees and the public safe, and the duty to respect the privacy and the … Continue reading After Two Years of COVID: What Do We Know Now About Courts, Safety, and Privacy?
“Making D&I Real” NACM video session now available!
"Making Diversity & Inclusion REAL: a How-To Primer for Court Administrators" was presented as a NACM bonus video session; the session is now available to everyone.
Exciting news — court administration micro-courses!
New online court administration micro-courses are now available! Based on the NACM CORE, 13 Workforce Management courses provide accessible, affordable, professional development.
The Future is Hybrid – Are You Ready?
Hybrid work (a blend of virtual and in-office) is going to be a major feature of the post-COVID-19 world, including the courts. What are the reasons for this, and what can court leaders do to plan and manage the transition to a hybrid workplace?
eCourts Highlights and Reflections on 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, in this end of year post I recap last week’s NCSC eCourts Virtual Conference and share some thoughts on this past, unprecedented, year. The eCourts Conference (https://e-courts.org) was a slimmed down, online version of the annual event held in Las Vegas. There was the usual good content, and here … Continue reading eCourts Highlights and Reflections on 2020
Court Leadership – the Competency of Workforce Management
Courts operate through the contributions of all court staff. Court managers are responsible for the important topic of workforce management.
Kip, the Moving Guy! A Lesson on Keeping a Positive Attitude
Kip, the Moving Guy is an inspirational story about how keeping a positive attitude and taking ownership of your circumstances get great results in life. Kip says: "If I let my job upset me, I will ruin my day."
Fulfilling the Public’s Trust: Valuing Diversity & Inclusion in 2020 (Part 2) — What actions can court administrators take to make Diversity & Inclusion a reality in the administration of their courts?
In this time of attention to systemic discrimination in our justice systems, it is critically important to make Diversity & Inclusion a priority in court administration. This article outlines the actions that court administrators can take to make Diversity and Inclusion a reality.
Courts and Covid-19: where are we, and where are we going? [part 2 of 2]
What will the future hold for the courts in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic? This post outlines the significant challenges and recommends what should be done. We can succeed by using Adaptive Leadership to create a new future reality that is people-centered, maximizes access, and increases personal safety. The new normal is one we create!
Workplace Civility — How is Your Court Doing?
September 30, 2019 news headline: “Kansas federal judge reprimanded for sexual misconduct.”[1] The Judicial Council of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals issued the public reprimand (the most severe sanction it could impose) after an extensive investigation of employee complaints. Closer to home, a local court administrator was terminated recently after many years of inappropriate … Continue reading Workplace Civility — How is Your Court Doing?
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