Customized training for judges, court teams cultivates leadership excellence
April 23, 2025 -- To equip court leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary for building agile and resilient court organizations,
NCSC is now offering customized leadership training to strengthen the leadership skills of judges, administrators, managers, and staff.
The customized training offers a range of options, from short presentations to multi-day workshops, all designed to enhance collaboration, decision-making, and leadership effectiveness within the courts.
“We saw a need to provide customized training to build productive court teams and cultivate a stronger leadership culture,” said NCSC Managing Director Kristen Trebil-Halbersma, “Each training is different and specific to each court—that’s what makes it so valuable.”
Trebil-Halbersma highlighted that NCSC works in partnership with individual courts to assess their specific needs to develop relevant and impactful training programs.
Courses focus on key areas such as communication, team building, and leading through change. Beyond traditional lectures, the training incorporates hands-on activities, guided discussions, and real-world scenario exercises.
Courses are delivered in person, with options for virtual presentations on select topics. These flexible options include:
- Concise 1-3 hour presentations
- Comprehensive 1-4 day onsite workshops
- Intensive, customizable 2-day coaching introduction
The training has already garnered positive feedback, with one attendee stating, “I have been attending CJEs for 15 years. This is the single best training for judges I've ever attended...by far.”
For over 50 years, NCSC has provided leadership training including courses available through the Institute for Court Management and expert one-on-one executive coaching.
Visit ncsc.org/leadershiptraining to learn more about our training programs and download the Leadership Catalog.
Nominations due June 16 for William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
Don’t miss out on nominating an extraordinary judge for the prestigious William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence. The award honors a state court judge who demonstrates outstanding qualities of judicial excellence, including integrity, fairness, and exceptional leadership.
Nominees must actively hold a judicial office other than sitting chief justice, possess significant experience serving state courts, demonstrate promotion and implementation of innovation in the management of state courts, and provide leadership at the national and/or state level to improve state systems of justice.
For more information on the nomination process, visit the Rehnquist Award page on the NCSC website.
Nominations must be received by Monday, June 16, 2025.