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

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On Sun, Nov 17, 2024 at 10:59 PM Wisdom Donkor <wisdom.dk at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks James, very useful information.
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> On Wed, Nov 13, 2024 at 10:22 AM James Gannon <james at policywonk.xyz>
> 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:*
>>    -
>>
>>       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.
>>       -
>>
>>       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:*
>>    -
>>
>>       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.
>>       -
>>
>>       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:*
>>    -
>>
>>       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.
>>       -
>>
>>       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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