Hello everyone! To paraphrase one of our founding fathers, nothing is certain except death and taxes. I would like to add one modification to Ben Franklin’s saying—nothing is certain except death, taxes, and change. When change is met with resistance,… Read more »
In many judicial bodies across Latin American nations, there is a growing trend toward modernization through the adoption of technology tools. Although these efforts have been ongoing, their acceleration was prompted by the crisis stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic since… Read more »
Costa Mesa, California played host to 388 in-person and 40 live-stream participants for the 2024 Midyear Conference of the National Association for Court Management. The interactive live-stream sessions were hosted by Melinda Brooks and Kendra Escudero, where participants discussed the… Read more »
The promotional single “Hurt” written by Trent Reznor of the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1996. Years later, in 2002, it was catapulted into further commercial and critical acclaim when Johnny Cash… Read more »
On May 29 of this year, I taught a class at the Maricopa County Justice Courts Annual Staff Training Conference: “Working from Home/Pros and Cons.” The focus of the class was a discussion on the benefits and challenges of working… Read more »
One of the most consistent observations I have witnessed in my consulting work is the difficulty of engaging employees across generations. Tackling this challenge is critical for increasing competitiveness and growth, and particularly for increasing cross-generational camaraderie and synergy in… Read more »
Courts, Security, and Disabilities June 27, 2024, A Question of Ethics Conversation Episode Robert Granzow, director of the Office of Judicial District Security at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, talks about safety, security, and dealing with… Read more »
In today’s interconnected world, social media serves as a powerful tool for communication, networking, and expression. However, its vast reach and instantaneous nature also come with responsibilities. Whether you are an individual user, a business, or an organization, understanding the… Read more »
We had the great pleasure of attending the annual conference of the International Association for Court Administration (IACA) in beautiful Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 25-27 last year. As in previous years, the IACA Conference themes are timely and universal in… Read more »
Tina Mattison, NACM PresidentDeputy Court Administrator Pima County (Arizona) Consolidated Justice Courts60 JudgesNACM Member since 1992 NACM Board Member since 2019NACM Board of Directors Officer since 2021 What was the path that led to a career in the justice system?I was… Read more »
Since 2011, the Institute for Court Management (ICM) has offered three levels of certification: the Certified Court Manager (CCM) and the Certified Court Executive (CCE) credentials and the ICM Fellows Program. The CCM credential requires the completion of six courses,… Read more »
By now, we all know that DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, what comes to mind when you hear the acronym DEI? Are your first thoughts in alignment with concepts such as “inclusive hiring practices, unconscious bias training,… Read more »
This year’s theme is “Leadership Opportunities and Challenges for Our Nation’s Courts: Leading Leaders into the New Tomorrow.” Each of you attending this conference, either in person or virtually…
Editor’s note: This is Rick Pierce’s final President’s Message as he transitions to immediate past president effective July 2024. We thank Rick for his leadership and contributions and look forward to hearing from incoming president Tina Mattison in the fall… Read more »
All of us are leaders, regardless of our job title: we lead work units, we lead projects, and we lead ourselves. This article discusses practices a court leader can take, regardless of the amount of experience, particular job title, or specific court. These choices will position court leaders for success and career enjoyment.
In May of 2021, I joined my husband and son on a rock-climbing trip. While the focus of the trip was having fun as a family, the trip quickly turned into a real-life training in leadership and coaching employees.
The consensus among scientists is that the universe is about 13.8 billion years old, with the earth being approximately 4.54 billion years old. There are various ways to measure the universe’s age. One particularly intriguing method is based on the… Read more »
In an era where justice and rehabilitation hold increasing importance, municipal courts shine as a beacon of hope and progress. Local courts go beyond traditional justice by addressing the root causes of criminal behavior, facilitating individuals’ rebuilding of their lives,… Read more »
Courting AI: Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Courts is the National Association for Court Management’s (NACM) 22nd guide. Courting AI is available for download from the NACM Store. The guide is free for NACM members and $10 for nonmembers. In addition… Read more »
Welcome to the latest episode of A Question of Ethics Conversation. Kevin Bowling moderates a discussion of the ethical issues surrounding the burgeoning topic of the courts’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). Kevin discusses a definition of AI and specifically generative AI,… Read more »
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