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…
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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.
Did you know?
New Haven, CT is known for their Pies It’s a True Love Story! Sally’s Apizza Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana Modern APizza Bar Pizza You should definitely try a Clam Pie while you’re here!
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.
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New Haven has the THEATER Long Wharf Theater The Shubert Theater The Yale Repertory Theater Yale University Theater Criterion Cinema We are not far from Broadway and there are Broadway discounts From New Haven, you can catch the express train…
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From New Haven it’s a short trip to: NYC ~ 84 miles Providence ~ 103 miles & Newport, RI ~ 34 more miles Boston ~ 139 miles Vermont ~ 126 miles to Brattleboro & 257 miles to Stowe New Hampshire…
Bouch completes certifications
NASJE member Dr. Jan Bouch recently completed her certification as a Conversational Intelligence Coach. Her capstone project, C-IQ Transformational Competencies Mapped to ICF Core Competencies, was selected for presentation at the August 2019 graduation. Dr. Bouch, a Professional Certified Coach…
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Meet NASJE Member Isabel Alvarez Galeano
Welcome to Isabel Alvarez Galeano of Connecticut! What was your path to judicial education? Early in my career with Judicial as a Child Support Enforcement Officer, I was part of their outreach program where I went to the community to…