Since its founding in 2005, the mission of the Judicial College has been to provide “education and training to judicial branch personnel to develop the abilities and values necessary to provide justice.” In the nearly four years that I have been in my role, I’ve consistently encountered a similar dedication to learning and fairness expressed by our clients: the judges, magistrates, clerks, and other court officials of North Carolina.
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Does Anyone Know How to Fly This Thing?
In a few long months, I feel like all the things I’ve generally relied on as certainties are, well, uncertain. As an educator, what can we say right now? Who are we? We are flying turbulent skies, in an old plane, over enemy territory, at night, upside down, and the flight manual just fell out the window. That’s what it FEELS like, right?
From the President (Summer 2020)
As I entered my office today, having been telecommuting since March 13, 2020, I fully expected to find my office plants yearning for water and on the brink of decay, if not fully returned to the dirt in which they rested. What I saw, however, astonished me! On my conference table sat the Poinsettia plant that I purchased from my daughter’s school fundraiser 3 years ago, which seems to be thriving.
Justice Coaching Center Receives Accreditation
Dr. Jan Bouch is pleased to announce that the Justice Coaching Center has received accreditation from the International Coach Federation for its 60-hour Resiliency Coach Training Program.
NASJE President Announces Conference Postponement
NASJE President Janice Calvi issued a special announcement recently, whereby the 2020 NASJE Annual Conference is postponed for one year due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Education and Curriculum Committee Offers First Zoominar
NASJE’s Education and Curriculum Committee, is excited to offer the first “zoominar”! This is like the callinars done in the past, just with Zoom so participants can use video or phone. The event will be held Thursday, July 30 @ 2:00…
From the President (Spring 2020)
It has been just about 50 days of the new “normal”! So, what has changed … I now know the precise interval for each news cast in order to move between Lester Holt and Norah O’Donnell to gather the “facts” … I know that there is no actual way to predict New England weather… I MUST suit up to buy groceries … I find it interesting to see how people are creating masks to match personality and mood while ensuring safety … it takes me exactly 1 hour to “Clorox” my groceries and put them all away …
Candid Camera: Tips for When You’re on Webcam
Even as social distancing guidelines change, the reality is that many of us will continue to conduct large portions of our jobs remotely. While you’ve probably already been on many video calls, it’s worth re-evaluating your options and considering adjustments that will cost nothing except a few minutes of your time. A few changes could make it a more pleasant and effective experience for everyone involved.
An ICM First: A Virtual Course Offering
In the midst of the pandemic, ICM is breaking new ground by offering its first-ever blended online course. The course, Public Relations, is designed to help court managers communicate effectively with the public, justice partners and judges and court staff.
National Judicial College Offers Webcasts to Prepare Courts to Respond to COVID-19
Many judges believe that a pandemic is not their problem, it’s the problem of the state’s supreme court, court administration or some other entity. This webcast series will emphasize that all judicial branch employees, including judges, have a role to play.
SJI Webinar to Explain Funding Toolkit for State Courts
The State Justice Institute’s mission is to improve the quality of justice in state courts and foster innovative, efficient solutions for common issues faced by all courts. SJI recognizes that funding plays an important role in fostering innovation. In recognition that many courts are unfamiliar with these funding opportunities and how these resources can be leveraged, SJI is launching a Funding Toolkit for State Courts and Justice System Partners in the coming weeks.
Why Managers should use their ‘three brains’ to Make Decisions
Leaders making difficult choices should learn whether to listen to their head, heart or gut feeling, says Karlien Vanderheyden.
‘My head is saying one thing, my heart is saying another.’ A common cliché bandied around when making a tough decision. With business leaders and managers having to make fast, difficult choices on a daily basis, the struggle between what their head is saying and what their heart is saying is likely to be all too familiar.
Callinar: The Mysterious Popularity Of The Meaningless MBTI
Mark your calendars, for April 3 @ 12:00 Eastern, 11:00 Central, 10:00 Mountain, 9:00 Pacific. We will be discussing the following article: The Mysterious Popularity Of The Meaningless Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Check the member area for more information.
Court Leaders and Coaching
According to Kevin Cashman in Forbes magazine, coaching and developing others are among the top three most important leadership competencies. Yet, despite such a high rating of importance, coaching scores as the lowest practiced competency around the world.i Leaders today have a real interest in learning skills that benefit their organizations, especially in the constantly changing world in which they operate. The courts are no exception.
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Opioid Task Force Calls for Judicial Training, Provides Resources
In November, the National Judicial Opioid Task Force released a wide-ranging report examining how courts can best address the ongoing opioid epidemic. The task force was created by the Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators.…
From the President (Winter 2020)
My space is not my own. Articles that speak to me are kept close to remind me of my vision and my professional focus. My desk, seemingly large, has become ever so crowded by these professional reminders of what, I feel, are important or timely. On the plus side, these items prompt me daily to stay the course. In 2009, I came across an article about education and visioning for the future of the Courts; this has been my Codex ever since. As so pointedly stated in the article, Courts as a Learning Organization: Towards a Unifying Vision, “A learning organization is intended to be a catalyst for continual change.” That became my vision, my proposed unified vision.