[NCUC-DISCUSS] Report to the NCUC on ICANN81 NomCom Workshop

[Johan Helsingius]

Great report, James! Much appreciated!

Could you perhaps also post it to NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU?

	Julf

On 10/11/2024 20:54, James Gannon wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> *Workshop Highlights and Key Contributions:*
> 
>   *
> 
>     *Day 1:*
> 
>       o
> 
>         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.
> 
>       o
> 
>         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.
> 
>   *
> 
>     *Day 2:*
> 
>       o
> 
>         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.
> 
>       o
> 
>         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.
> 
>   *
> 
>     *Day 3:*
> 
>       o
> 
>         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.
> 
>       o
> 
>         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.
> 
> *Summary:*
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 
> *James Gannon
> *
> 
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> 
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