<div dir="ltr"><div>Thanks James, very useful information.</div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><font><b>Wisdom Donkor</b> </font><font size="1">(CASP+, CISM, CEH </font><span style="font-size:x-small">Certified,</span><span style="font-size:x-small">)</span></div><div style="font-size:small"><font size="1">President & CEO</font></div><div style="font-size:small"><font size="1">Africa Open Data and Internet Research Foundation (AODIRF) | Africa Geospatial Data and Internet Conference (AGDIC)</font></div><div style="font-size:small"><font size="1">P.O. 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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><ul><li><p><strong>Day 1:</strong></p><ul><li><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></li><li><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></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Day 2:</strong></p><ul><li><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></li><li><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></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Day 3:</strong></p><ul><li><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></li><li><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></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Summary:</strong><br></p><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><div><br></div><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><div><br></div><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><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>James Gannon<br></b></p>
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