There are various roles that a court leader may need to exhibit and master. This articles reviews those roles and preferences noted from our colleagues.
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.
Leadership Under Stress – the Role of Resiliency
Let us consider leadership under stress. Resiliency can help us deal with stress. This article provides an insight on and summary of techniques to be resilient. Sometimes normal life is challenging and stressful. Court leadership has experienced extraordinary stress: ongoing leadership challenges, resource limitations, pressure for accountable, efficient, and stable operations, and now, COVID19. Some … Continue reading Leadership Under Stress – the Role of Resiliency
Courts and Covid-19: these times require Adaptive Leadership
Adaptive Leadership is needed to proactively respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. New article provides excellent tips on how to use Adaptive Leadership in your court.
These Times Call for Adaptive Leadership!
It’s hard to deny that our interest is captivated on how we in courts adjust to the Coronavirus challenges: immediacy of operational changes, unfolding information, and an unknown and evolving nature of dealing with and creating a new work environment. Do these sound familiar with regards to what courts and court staff are facing? Courts, … Continue reading These Times Call for Adaptive Leadership!
Court Leadership – the Competency of Leadership
This website is titled "courtleader." It is fitting, therefore, to examine a variety of aspects and competencies regarding court leadership. We start by noting that the National Association for Court Management, NACM, has published what is known as Core Competencies that court leaders need to know and be able to do. These competencies apply to … Continue reading Court Leadership – the Competency of Leadership
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!
Courts and Covid-19: Where are we, and where are we going?” part 1 of 2
Initial court responses to the Covid-19 pandemic have focused on implementing social distancing actions. These include implementing remote tele-hearings, canceling jury trials, and deferring many court activities. What's next? The massive national economic upheaval will upend caseloads and create very real budget pressures. What is needed now is "adaptive leadership" to face the future.
Valuable Skills for Consultants and Court Leaders
This article recaps critical skills and traits valuable for both consultants and court leaders
New Editions of IACA and NACM Journals Have Great Articles!
The latest editions of the IACA & NACM journals have great, thought-provoking articles. Here are the titles of several that caught my eye (and links to read).
