The termination of USAID ends decades of positive work to strengthen civil societies and institutions. A key example is the end of Rule of Law projects, in which I participated for over two decades.
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies, Issue #5 – Successful Court Administrator Characteristics
This issue reviews characteristics of successful court administrators, as provided by a court colleague.
Improving Access to Justice – One State’s Experience
June 17th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Civil case filings per capita have been declining nationally for decades. John Greacen and Alan Carlson explained this in their book, What Is Happening to State Trial Court Civil Filings? The absolute number of civil … Continue reading Improving Access to Justice – One State’s Experience
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies – Issue #4 – Leadership Competencies
In this issue, #4 in the series, reviews leadership competencies as identified by international leaders.
Develop your listening skills
Listening is a critical leadership skill. Here are six ways you can develop your listening skills.
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies – Eight Leadership Skills to Develop
This issue reviews eight leadership skills to learn and use.
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?
What is meant by “Due Process?”
Last November’s blog post explored the meaning of the Rule of Law.[i] That post presented four universal Rule of Law principles: Accountability -The government as well as private actors are accountable under the law. Just Law – The law is clear, publicized, and stable and is applied evenly. It ensures human rights as well as … Continue reading What is meant by “Due Process?”
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.
The Future of Hiring: Is There a Balance Between AI, Diversity, and Court Expertise?
April 15th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Employee hiring is at a crossroads. With artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing the way resumes and applications are screened, employers—including courts—are rethinking how they identify top talent. At the same time, the push for greater diversity … Continue reading The Future of Hiring: Is There a Balance Between AI, Diversity, and Court Expertise?
