Report to the NCUC on ICANN81 NomCom Workshop

[David Cake]

Thank you James. I very much support your priorities on Transparency and process. Of course there are good reasons for the importance of confidentiality of candidates, but that has too often become practice opposition to transparency of process. 

David

> On 13 Nov 2024, at 8:54 pm, Johan Helsingius <00001963cc94b85a-dmarc-request at LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> wrote:
> 
> 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 <mailto:james at policywonk.xyz>>
> To: 	NCUC Discuss <ncuc-discuss at lists.ncuc.org <mailto: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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