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<p>Thanks for this excellent update James, it is very much
appreciated! And congrats on your role, and on chairing the
recommendations subcommittee. Great news!</p>
<p>Stephanie Perrin<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 2024-11-10 2:54 pm, James Gannon
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<div>Hi All,</div>
<p>The ICANN81 NomCom onboarding workshop was an intensive
three-day event packed with introductions, discussions, and
training designed to prepare the 2025 NomCom team. I
actively participated in sessions across all three days,
with a particular focus on promoting transparency and
potential process improvements within NomCom—a theme I
raised as a focus during my candidacy for the role. </p>
<p>To further this I’ve also taken on the role of Chair for
the Recommendations Subcommittee, where transparency and
process improvement will be a primary focus for me as we
dive into reviewing the NomCom Operating Manual and Handbook
over the coming year.</p>
<p><strong>Workshop Highlights and Key Contributions:</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Day 1:</strong></p>
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<p>We kicked things off with an overview of the NomCom
Handbook and confidentiality policies. During this
session, I raised the importance of transparency in
NomCom operations, making sure this was noted as a
priority moving forward.</p>
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<p>The group then established subcommittees, and I
agreed to Chair the Recommendations Subcommittee. I
emphasized that our work would prioritize
transparency as we review key documents like the
Operating Manual and Handbook, aiming to make our
practices clearer and more accessible.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 2:</strong></p>
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<p>The morning included a working session with
subcommittee chairs and NomCom leadership. We also
met with the GNSO Leadership (CPH Vice Chair) to
discuss requirements for their candidates. I note
the NCPH Leadership were not present, so please pass
along any comments to Tomslin who can reach out to
me.</p>
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<p>Later in the day, I attended the Unconscious Bias
Training sessions led by Femi Otitoju. These
sessions were insightful, adding another layer to
our approach on openness and inclusivity within
NomCom’s work.</p>
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<p><strong>Day 3:</strong></p>
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<p>The day began with Inclusive Leadership Training,
where I joined other NomCom and subcommittee
leaders. The focus here tied in well with our
transparency goals—ensuring inclusivity and openness
in all aspects of our work.</p>
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<p>We ended with discussions involving the PTI Board
of Directors and ALAC Leadership. I took the
opportunity to stress open communication and
transparency, which I believe are essential to our
mission at NomCom.</p>
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<p><strong>Summary:</strong><br>
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<div>Throughout the ICANN81 workshop, I made transparency and
improvement of the NomComs communications a recurring theme,
keeping it at the forefront of discussions. As Chair of the
Recommendations Subcommittee, I’ll be guiding a review of
our documents and practices to ensure they reflect clear,
accessible, and transparent governance. </div>
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<div>Additionally as we head into preparing for the
application period I would value insights from the NCUC
community on the capacities and skills that we feel should
be represented on the ICANN board and the GNSO NomCom
Appointed seats.</div>
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<div>Our work will continue virtually over the coming weeks,
with the application period targeted for Jan 2025 and our
next in-person meeting to be at ICANN 82 in Seattle.</div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>James Gannon<br>
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