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Incorporating the NACM National Agenda Into your State Association Agenda
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NATIONAL AGENDA
- NA Background- Incorporating the NA into your Association Agenda
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Why a National Agenda?
Or, why do we have a National Agenda?
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Why a National Agenda?
Or, why do we have a National Agenda?
The question is why wouldn’t we?
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What is the NACM National Agenda?• A set of priorities developed to be a
“touchstone” for NACM’s leadership in its education, training, advocacy.
• Developed through research and outreach to and input from state association leaders and NACM members.
• Intended to drive NACM priorities
for the period 2015-2020.
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Maintaining NACM National Agenda?
• The 2015-2020 version is the third iteration of NACM’s National Agenda
• The National Agenda Subcommittee continues the dialogue to ensure the agenda is relevant and incorporated in NACM activities
• The State Association Committee looks to measure the effect of the National Agenda at the state level and receive ongoing feedback
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2010-2015 NACM National Agenda• Emphasizing Caseflow
Management Improvements• Sustaining Excellence in Difficult
Budget Times• Enhancing Public Perceptions of
the Courts and Increasing Community Collaboration
• Promoting Improved Court Leadership and Governance
• Supporting Professional Court Management Education through programs targeting the NACM Core Competencies and through university and college level programs
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Maintaining the National Agenda
• The 2015-2020 version is the third iteration of NACM’s National Agenda
• The National Agenda Subcommittee continues the dialogue to ensure the agenda is relevant and incorporated in NACM activities
• The State Association Committee looks to measure the effect of the National Agenda at the state level and receive ongoing feedback
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Environmental Scan
“Study and interpretation of
political, economic, social
and technological
events and trends”
Surveys
EducationalReview
LiteratureReview
FocusGroup
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National Agenda Update
2025(Kiefer/Knox)
Membership
NACM Board & Past Presidents
Surveys
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National Agenda Update
2025(Kiefer)
Membership
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National Agenda Update
2025(Kiefer)
Membership
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National Agenda Update
LiteratureReview
Court Trends
Resolutions
Court Express
Court Manager
Strategic Plan
Fellows Papers
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National Agenda Update
CCJ/COSCA
IACA
NACM Midyear
NASJE
NACM Annual
Metro
EducationalReview
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National Agenda Update
FocusGroup
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Member Survey QuestionHighest Responses
Received:
• Developing Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenge
• Enhancing Public Perceptions of the Courts and Increasing Community Collaboration
• Promoting Improved Court Leadership and Governance
• Effective court management
• Embracing the Proper Role of Technology
• Promoting fair and accessible justice
Question:
What program priorities and
improvements will be the focus for
Court Administrators
within the next 3-5 years?
Survey
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The National Agenda’s Five Priorities
1) Advance Excellence in Court Management
2) Promote Fair and Accessible Justice
3) Develop Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenges
4) Utilize Technology to Promote Best Practices
5) Enhance Public Perceptions of the Courts
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Why is the National Agenda Important?
The National Agenda priorities are …
Relevant
Actionable
Competency-based
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Why is the National Agenda Important?
The National Agenda priorities …
• Reflect key judicial branch needs and interests
• Can spark discussion and innovation, and support the institutionalization of promising practices
• Can guide courts in identifying and working through challenges, brainstorming solutions, and developing meaningful strategies and partnerships to improve the administration of justice
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Why is the National Agenda Important?
• Reflect key judicial branch needs and interests
• Can spark discussion and innovation, and support the institutionalization of promising practices
• Can guide courts in identifying and working through challenges, brainstorming solutions, and developing meaningful strategies and partnerships to improve the administration of justice
The National Agenda priorities …
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Approach
Part One: National Agenda Background
Part Two: Incorporating the National Agenda into
your State Association Agenda
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National Agenda Priorities In Action
FOCUS essential and interested parties on activities and issues of public importance.
ALIGN the efforts of groups with common interests.
ACTIVATE these efforts for the good of our profession and the public we serve.
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Implications for State Associations
Considering a State Agenda
Creating a State Agenda
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Considering a National Agenda?
• Assessing the Context
• Assessing Association Capacity
• Assessing Association Effectiveness
• Assessing Association Impact
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The National Agenda’s Five Priorities
1) Advance Excellence in Court Management
2) Promote Fair and Accessible Justice
3) Develop Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenges
4) Utilize Technology to Promote Best Practices
5) Enhance Public Perceptions of the Courts
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National Agenda Priorities are Competency Based
Advance
Excellence
in
Court
Managemen
t
Advance Excellence in Court Management
Effective management of the courts requires a focus on all the essentials of court management including personnel, budget and facilities, and caseflow.
Caseflow management has expanded to include the multi-faceted approaches necessary to resolve all case types timely.
Courts must continue to provide essential services despite tightening budgets while being held accountable for their performance.
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National Agenda Priorities are Competency Based
Promote
Fair
and
Accessible
Justice
Promote Fair and Accessible Justice
Courts must be open to all as a venue for dispute resolution.
Ethical behavior is at the forefront of all that courts do.
Special populations, such as the disabled, elderly and those with limited English proficiency must have full and equal access to the courts.
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National Agenda Priorities are Competency Based
Develop
Leaders
for
Tomorrow's
Challenges
Develop Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenges
Effective governance of our courts is critical to ensuring our courts are accountable.
Today’s courts need sound succession planning and transference of institutional knowledge is critical to ensure their continued success.
Court leaders must be skilled to lead today’s complex and diverse organizations.
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National Agenda Priorities are Competency Based
Utilize
Technology
to Promote
Best
Practices
Utilize Technology to Promote Best Practices
Technology, properly implemented, can streamline processes and allow greater access to the courts.
In the advent of “e-everything” courts must ensure that everyone’s rights are protected appropriately.
Sound, practical business practices should drive all technology efforts.
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National Agenda Priorities are Competency Based
Enhance
Public
Perceptions
of the
Courts
Enhance Public Perceptions of the Courts
Public trust and confidence in the courts is critical to their functioning in society.
Partnering with the community and other branches and governmental agencies is necessary in today’s interlinked world.
Courts must reach out to the community, share information, promote civics education and explain the unique role of the courts.
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Lifecycle Stages of an Organization
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Lifecycle Stages of an Organization
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Lifecycle Stages of an Organization
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Lifecycle Stages of an Organization
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Repurposing (OR Reprioritizing)
Idea Start-Up Growth Maturity Decline Turnaround Terminal
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Creating a National Agenda?
• What development process makes most
sense?
• Who needs to be involved in the discussion?
• What are the critical issues for courts in your
state? How do you know…? (impressions,
surveys, focus groups, environmental scans,
other…)
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Bringing it to Life
Analyze:
- Political trends
- Operational trends
- Demographic trends
- Technology trends
Surveys
EducationalReview
LiteratureReview
FocusGroup
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National Agenda Priorities in Action
Utilize
Technology
to Promote
Best
Practices
Utilize Technology to Promote Best Practices
JTC Resource Bulletins:
Making the Case for Judicial Tools
Developing an Electronic Records Preservation and Disposition Plan
Big Data: What State Courts Should Know
Trends:
Video Remote Interpretation as a Business Solution
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National Agenda Priorities in Action
Advance Excellence in Court Management
Examples: Court Performance Measures
Promote Fair and Accessible Justice
Examples: Access to Civil Justice Commission
Develop Leaders for Tomorrow's Challenges
Examples: NACM Educational programming, ICM, MSU, ECP
Enhance Public Perceptions of the Courts
Examples: NACM’s 2016 Guide – User Friendly Courts
National Agenda2015-2020
Website: nacmnet.org
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