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

[Johan Helsingius]

Are you (with your current email) a member of the list?

Anyway, I will forward, thanks!

	Julf

On 13/11/2024 12:52, James Gannon wrote:
> I would love to, however it seems my posting has been restricted, if 
> anyone wants to forward would be happy
> 
> --
> 
> James
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, 13 Nov 2024 at 11:01, Johan Helsingius <julf at julf.com 
> <mailto:julf at julf.com>> wrote:
> 
>     Great report, James! Much appreciated!
> 
>     Could you perhaps also post it to NCSG-DISCUSS at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
>     <mailto: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.
>      >
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>      >
>      >
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