March 17th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Career development is essential for both individual success and the long-term health of any organization. There are several obvious benefits to an organization having a solid career development program. Improved Performance and Results When people keep … Continue reading The Upskill Battle: Courts and Employee Career Development
Fulfilling the Public’s Trust: Competency
Competency is the sum of the knowledge and skills required for effective performance.
NACM’s 40th Anniversary Conference’s Outstanding Education Program
Last month I attended the National Association for Court Management (NACM)[i] annual conference in Omaha, where we celebrated NACM’s 40th anniversary. As a Charter Member of NACM, it was wonderful to see how much NACM has grown and achieved over the decades. At the conference there was great professional networking, a fine vendor exhibition, and … Continue reading NACM’s 40th Anniversary Conference’s Outstanding Education Program
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies – Introductory Issue – Issue #1
This posting begins a new series on Court Leadership and Professional Competencies, those that may be useful to current or aspiring court leaders and those interested in the profession.
Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Courts
January 23, 2025, Question of Ethics Conversation Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape the judicial system. AI-powered tools, from legal research assistants to sentencing algorithms and customer service chatbots, offer efficiency but also introduce risks, particularly bias. Additionally, the confidentiality of court … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Courts
Ethics and Problem Analysis
September 26, 2024, Question of Ethics Conversation Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Problem Analysis is an often-overlooked component of decision-making. There are several highly effective business problem analysis models, each tailored for different types of challenges. Some of the most popular models: Root Cause Analysis which includes techniques … Continue reading Ethics and Problem Analysis
Artificial Intelligence Is Already Here: Is Your Staffing Using It? Do You Know? Do You Care?
October 15th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Forbes Magazine recently published an article titled “10 Biggest Business Trends Everyone Must Be Ready For Now.” The list? Generative Artificial Intelligence Will Be Everywhere. Demand for Interpersonal Skills The Move to Sustainable Business Business Resilience … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Is Already Here: Is Your Staffing Using It? Do You Know? Do You Care?
Staying Current in an Ever-Changing World
Self-development is vitally important to keep your skills current in our ever-changing world. Here are examples of how you can be a continuous learner.
Courts and the Hiring Crunch: Is Better Employee Career Development An Answer?
July 16th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management In previous podcasts, we have discussed the unprecedented hiring crunch facing our country. Intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been characterized by a significant mismatch between the supply of and demand for young talent. Despite … Continue reading Courts and the Hiring Crunch: Is Better Employee Career Development An Answer?
I’m a Court Administrator – Now What?! Issue #12
This issue concludes the series on "I'm a Court Administrator - Now What?!" and notes that everything we experience or encounter can be a useful resource.
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