<div dir="ltr"><div>I would love to, however it seems my posting has been restricted, if anyone wants to forward would be happy</div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal">--</p><p class="MsoNormal">James</p></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, 13 Nov 2024 at 11:01, Johan Helsingius <<a href="mailto:julf@julf.com">julf@julf.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Great report, James! Much appreciated!<br>
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Could you perhaps also post it to <a href="mailto:NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU" target="_blank">NCSG-DISCUSS@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU</a>?<br>
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Julf<br>
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On 10/11/2024 20:54, James Gannon wrote:<br>
> Hi All,<br>
> <br>
> The ICANN81 NomCom onboarding workshop was an intensive three-day event <br>
> packed with introductions, discussions, and training designed to prepare <br>
> the 2025 NomCom team. I actively participated in sessions across all <br>
> three days, with a particular focus on promoting transparency and <br>
> potential process improvements within NomCom—a theme I raised as a focus <br>
> during my candidacy for the role.<br>
> <br>
> To further this I’ve also taken on the role of Chair for the <br>
> Recommendations Subcommittee, where transparency and process improvement <br>
> will be a primary focus for me as we dive into reviewing the NomCom <br>
> Operating Manual and Handbook over the coming year.<br>
> <br>
> *Workshop Highlights and Key Contributions:*<br>
> <br>
> *<br>
> <br>
> *Day 1:*<br>
> <br>
> o<br>
> <br>
> We kicked things off with an overview of the NomCom Handbook and<br>
> confidentiality policies. During this session, I raised the<br>
> importance of transparency in NomCom operations, making sure<br>
> this was noted as a priority moving forward.<br>
> <br>
> o<br>
> <br>
> The group then established subcommittees, and I agreed to Chair<br>
> the Recommendations Subcommittee. I emphasized that our work<br>
> would prioritize transparency as we review key documents like<br>
> the Operating Manual and Handbook, aiming to make our practices<br>
> clearer and more accessible.<br>
> <br>
> *<br>
> <br>
> *Day 2:*<br>
> <br>
> o<br>
> <br>
> The morning included a working session with subcommittee chairs<br>
> and NomCom leadership. We also met with the GNSO Leadership (CPH<br>
> Vice Chair) to discuss requirements for their candidates. I note<br>
> the NCPH Leadership were not present, so please pass along any<br>
> comments to Tomslin who can reach out to me.<br>
> <br>
> o<br>
> <br>
> Later in the day, I attended the Unconscious Bias Training<br>
> sessions led by Femi Otitoju. These sessions were insightful,<br>
> adding another layer to our approach on openness and inclusivity<br>
> within NomCom’s work.<br>
> <br>
> *<br>
> <br>
> *Day 3:*<br>
> <br>
> o<br>
> <br>
> The day began with Inclusive Leadership Training, where I joined<br>
> other NomCom and subcommittee leaders. The focus here tied in<br>
> well with our transparency goals—ensuring inclusivity and<br>
> openness in all aspects of our work.<br>
> <br>
> o<br>
> <br>
> We ended with discussions involving the PTI Board of Directors<br>
> and ALAC Leadership. I took the opportunity to stress open<br>
> communication and transparency, which I believe are essential to<br>
> our mission at NomCom.<br>
> <br>
> *Summary:*<br>
> <br>
> Throughout the ICANN81 workshop, I made transparency and improvement of <br>
> the NomComs communications a recurring theme, keeping it at the <br>
> forefront of discussions. As Chair of the Recommendations Subcommittee, <br>
> I’ll be guiding a review of our documents and practices to ensure they <br>
> reflect clear, accessible, and transparent governance.<br>
> <br>
> Additionally as we head into preparing for the application period I <br>
> would value insights from the NCUC community on the capacities and <br>
> skills that we feel should be represented on the ICANN board and the <br>
> GNSO NomCom Appointed seats.<br>
> <br>
> Our work will continue virtually over the coming weeks, with the <br>
> application period targeted for Jan 2025 and our next in-person meeting <br>
> to be at ICANN 82 in Seattle.<br>
> <br>
> <br>
> *James Gannon<br>
> *<br>
> <br>
> Owner - Policywonk Consulting, Dublin, Ireland.<br>
> <br>
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