Fwd: Report to the NCUC on ICANN81 NomCom Workshop

[Johan Helsingius]

Worth reposting here.

	Julf



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Subject: 	[NCUC-DISCUSS] Report to the NCUC on ICANN81 NomCom Workshop
Date: 	Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:54:57 +0300
From: 	James Gannon <james at policywonk.xyz>
To: 	NCUC Discuss <ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org>



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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