Report to the NCUC on the ICANN82 NomCom Meeting (Seattle, March 2025)

[Shreedeep Rayamajhi]

Wow excellent work

On Thu, 13 Mar, 2025, 6:49 pm James Gannon, <james at policywonk.xyz> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I’m back from ICANN82 in Seattle, where the NomCom held its latest
> training and working sessions from March 7-9, 2025. This meeting marked a
> key phase in our work, as we move from the application period into
> assessment and shortlisting. As your NCUC delegate, I want to provide an
> update on what was covered, my participation, and what’s next.
> Key Takeaways from ICANN82 Candidate Assessment Training & Process
> Overview
>
> A major focus was preparing for the next phase of our work: assessing and
> shortlisting candidates. We had two in-depth sessions on the NomCom’s
> assessment process, covering:
>
>    - Pre-screening & application review – Initial evaluations of
>    applications.
>    - Soft Dive & Deep Dive – More detailed evaluations, including virtual
>    interviews.
>    - Shortlisting Phases – The first round of shortlisting in April,
>    followed by virtual interviews and a second shortlisting in May.
>
> We also had a two-part Effective Interviewing training, which provided
> practical strategies for evaluating candidates fairly and consistently.
> NomCom Operations & Subcommittee Updates
>
>    - Polling, Voting, and Quorum: We reviewed how voting processes will
>    work, ensuring we have clear procedures in place.
>    - Recruitment Services Update: The external recruitment firm provided
>    an update on outreach efforts.
>    - Subcommittee Updates: I attended the Application, Outreach, and
>    Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) updates to stay informed on
>    cross-committee efforts.
>
> Upcoming Intercessional Meeting in Los Angeles
>
> The NomCom will meet for an intercessional in Los Angeles in April, where
> we will review the first slate of candidates for assessment. This will be a
> critical step in narrowing down the applicant pool and preparing for the
> next stages of the selection process.
> Reminder: Applications Close on March 28th
>
> A quick reminder that applications for open leadership positions
> (including the PTI Board seat) are still open until March 28, 2025, at
> 23:59 UTC. If you know anyone who would be a great fit, please encourage
> them to apply! More details here: go.icann.org/4gkcUnn.
> My Participation & Next Steps
>
>    1. Recommendations Subcommittee Work – We had dedicated time on the
>    final day to work on our review of the NomCom Operating Manual and
>    Handbook. Transparency remains a top focus, and we’re working through
>    updates alongside Mike.
>    2. Assessment & Shortlisting – The next big step is evaluating
>    applications, with the first shortlist happening at our April
>    intercessional in Los Angeles.
>    3. ICANN83 & Further Work – NomCom’s work continues beyond ICANN82,
>    leading up to ICANN83 and our final candidate selections.
>
> Final Thoughts
>
> ICANN82 was an important milestone, solidifying our process as we move
> into candidate evaluations. I’ll continue pushing for transparency within
> the NomCom and ensuring the process remains fair and accountable. If you
> have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out!
>
> Best,
> James Gannon
>
> NCUC Delegate to the ICANN Nominating Committee
>
> *--*
>
>
> *James Gannon*
>
> Owner - Policywonk Consulting, Dublin, Ireland.
>
> Board Member – PTI (IANA), Los Angeles, California, USA
>
> Office Hours - Schedule a meeting <https://calendly.com/policywonk/>
>
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