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
Justice by Design: Can We Achieve Open, Standardized Court Data?
July 15th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management One of the major challenges facing state trial courts today is the disturbing lack of accurate national statistical data. Beneath the surface of our justice system lies a troubling truth: we often don’t know, we … Continue reading Justice by Design: Can We Achieve Open, Standardized Court Data?
AI in the Courts: Are Your Policies and Training Ready for the Future?
May 20th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept, it is already reshaping how we live and work. Courts are no exception. With its immense power, AI is transforming the justice system in ways … Continue reading AI in the Courts: Are Your Policies and Training Ready for the Future?
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies – the NACM CORE(R) Competencies
This series begins with the review of the NACM CORE(R) Competencies - the collection of state of the art skills for court leaders.
What are the Five Biggest Opportunities Facing Young Workers Today?
January 21st, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Last month we talked about the five biggest issues facing young workers. This month we will look at the five biggest opportunities young workers have in 2025. The five are: The Opportunity to Develop Valuable … Continue reading What are the Five Biggest Opportunities Facing Young Workers Today?
What are the Five Biggest Issues Facing Young Workers Today?
December 17, 2024, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management This month and in January we’re looking at the 5 biggest issues and the 5 biggest opportunities facing young workers today. This month we will consider the five biggest issues which include: Work-Life Balance Job … Continue reading What are the Five Biggest Issues Facing Young Workers Today?
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.
Helping Your People Develop
Helping your staff to develop is an effective way to improve your organization (and yourself). Here is some timeless advice on how to make that happen.
Criminal Justice: A Revolving Door?: Should Recidivism Be a Trial Court Performance Measure?
October 17th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management In the middle of last month’s episode, the question was asked, should recidivism be a trial court performance measure? All the panelists responded negatively, but the reasons they gave are worth hearing. We have all … Continue reading Criminal Justice: A Revolving Door?: Should Recidivism Be a Trial Court Performance Measure?
Networking and the Power of Professional Organizations
Networking is an essential activity for court administrators. A key way to do this is to join and be an active participant in professional organizations.
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