National Agenda 2015-2020 Program Title Name Location Date “ Committed to Excellence ” NACM.

National Agenda2015-2020

Program Title

NameLocation

Date“Committed to Excellence”

NACM

- 2015-2020- Development- Relevance- NA in Action

“Committed to Excellence”


Why a National Agenda?

Or, why do we have a National Agenda?


Why a National Agenda?

Or, why do we have a National Agenda?

The question is why wouldn’t we?


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.


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


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


Environmental Scan

“Study and interpretation of

political, economic, social

and technological

events and trends”

Surveys

EducationalReview

LiteratureReview

FocusGroup


National Agenda Update

2025(Kiefer/Knox)

Membership

NACM Board & Past Presidents

Surveys



2025(Kiefer)

Membership



LiteratureReview

Court Trends

Resolutions

Court Express

Court Manager

Strategic Plan

Fellows Papers



CCJ/COSCA

IACA

NACM Midyear

NASJE

NACM Annual

Metro

EducationalReview



FocusGroup


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


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


Why is the National Agenda Important?

The National Agenda priorities are …

Relevant

Actionable

Competency-based


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.



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.



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.



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.



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.


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 …


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.


Considering a National Agenda?

• Assessing the Context

• Assessing Association Capacity

• Assessing Association Effectiveness

• Assessing Association Impact


Bringing it to Life

Analyze:

- Political trends

- Operational trends

- Demographic trends

- Technology trends

Surveys

EducationalReview

LiteratureReview

FocusGroup


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

http://www.ncsc.org/~/media/Files/PDF/About%20Us/Committees/JTC/JTC%20Resource%20Bulletins/Judicial%20Tools%201%200%20FINAL.ashx

http://www.ncsc.org/~/media/Files/PDF/About%20Us/Committees/JTC/JTC%20Resource%20Bulletins/6JTC%20E%20Records%2010%20FINAL.ashx

http://www.ncsc.org/~/media/Files/PDF/About%20Us/Committees/JTC/JTC%20Resource%20Bulletins/6JTC%20E%20Records%2010%20FINAL.ashx

http://www.ncsc.org/~/media/Files/PDF/About%20Us/Committees/JTC/JTC%20Resource%20Bulletins/Big%20Data%201%200%201-23-2015%20FINAL.ashx


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

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