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

[Pedro de Perdigão Lana]

Thanks, James! This was an amazing report, synthetic and very informative -
truly useful for our community!

Cordially,

*Pedro de Perdigão Lana*
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Em qua., 13 de nov. de 2024 às 14:01, Johan Helsingius via Ncuc-discuss <
ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org> escreveu:

> 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
> > *
> >
> > Owner - Policywonk Consulting, Dublin, Ireland.
> >
> > Office Hours - Schedule a meeting <https://calendly.com/policywonk/>
> >
> >
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