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
This and That!
Cybersecurity, jury trials, and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic are all topics in the latest Vantage Point blog post.
The Coronavirus: How are Courts Coping with the Crisis? Thursday, June 25, 2020 Episode
COOPs and the Coronavirus: The Lessons May Surprise You Courts are now in the midst of reopening, yet the Coronavirus is still very much with us. Right now, the United States has had over 2.3 million confirmed cases with over 26,000 new cases reported just yesterday. We have experienced 121,000 deaths from the virus and … Continue reading The Coronavirus: How are Courts Coping with the Crisis? Thursday, June 25, 2020 Episode
The Coronavirus: How are Courts Coping with the Crisis? Thursday, June 18, 2020 Episode
Your Court Restarting Trials? Here’s What Works As courts are reopening, many have already held their first trials. Others are planning to start trials in the next month or two. Whether they are conducted in-courtroom, or via video conference-calls, trials are going to look different for some time into the future. What will change for … Continue reading The Coronavirus: How are Courts Coping with the Crisis? Thursday, June 18, 2020 Episode
The Coronavirus: How are Courts Coping with the Crisis?: Thursday, June 4, 2020 Episode
Courts and Protest! also Virtual Hearings: What Have We Learned After Three Months? The events that have transpired since late February of this year defy classification. A pandemic the likes of which this country has not seen since the 1918 Spanish fluUnemployment numbers that rival the 1929 Great DepressionNow protests and riots in dozens of … Continue reading The Coronavirus: How are Courts Coping with the Crisis?: Thursday, June 4, 2020 Episode
Bonus Post: the Importance of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for courts that are relying on telework in response to the coronavirus pandemic. A new Government Technology article outlines the problem and recommends best practices.
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!
The Coronavirus: How are Courts Coping with the Crisis? Thursday, April 23, 2020 Episode
Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast: Is Teleworking a Permanent Answer? The Nation now moves to the end of its second month battling the pandemic. The infection rate has climbed into the hundreds of thousands; the death toll has reached well beyond 45,000. This week we continue our weekly podcast series, “Coronavirus: How are Courts Coping with … Continue reading The Coronavirus: How are Courts Coping with the Crisis? Thursday, April 23, 2020 Episode
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).
2020 Technology Trends, Part Two: “Smart Spaces”
The Gartner Co. published its "top 10 strategic technology trends for 2020." What are the trends and how will they affect the courts? Court leaders need to be aware of the impacts and possibilities!
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