I was extremely fortunate to be selected as one of the recipients for the NCBC Scholarship/Tuition Assistance program to attend the annual conference in Chicago last August. I was able to put my scholarship to good use to pay for the conference registration fee so I could attend the conference and participate in the MSU graduation ceremony. Yes, I’m an MSU graduate….woohoo!
I enjoyed the opening plenary speakers at the conference. They were very entertaining with their singing talent and comedy sketches about the everyday challenges we all face at work. I also enjoyed and learned a lot from one of the breakout sessions I attended called, “The Power of Empathy: The New Superpower,” by Julie Owen. I can definitely apply what I learned not only in the workplace, but also in my personal life. I also had fun meeting new people when I volunteered to help staff the Awards and Scholarships Program table during InfoShare. I was able to share my experience with conference attendees to let them know how simple the scholarship application process is, and that they can nominate a co-worker for their outstanding public service, administrative excellence, or distinguished achievements through the Awards Program. I have had valuable learning experiences and have enjoyed meeting and networking with both new and familiar faces from across the judiciary. I have learned a lot from the information that they have shared with me, and I have been able to share my own experiences as well. It is interesting to see how the other courts do their work! Attending the NCBC conferences has also strengthened the bonds that I have with staff from my own court.
Overall, the conference was educational and a very valuable experience for me. I would like to thank the NCBC once again for giving me this wonderful opportunity, and I encourage my fellow NCBC members to take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities that NCBC has to offer!
I enjoyed the opening plenary speakers at the conference. They were very entertaining with their singing talent and comedy sketches about the everyday challenges we all face at work. I also enjoyed and learned a lot from one of the breakout sessions I attended called, “The Power of Empathy: The New Superpower,” by Julie Owen. I can definitely apply what I learned not only in the workplace, but also in my personal life. I also had fun meeting new people when I volunteered to help staff the Awards and Scholarships Program table during InfoShare. I was able to share my experience with conference attendees to let them know how simple the scholarship application process is, and that they can nominate a co-worker for their outstanding public service, administrative excellence, or distinguished achievements through the Awards Program. I have had valuable learning experiences and have enjoyed meeting and networking with both new and familiar faces from across the judiciary. I have learned a lot from the information that they have shared with me, and I have been able to share my own experiences as well. It is interesting to see how the other courts do their work! Attending the NCBC conferences has also strengthened the bonds that I have with staff from my own court.
Overall, the conference was educational and a very valuable experience for me. I would like to thank the NCBC once again for giving me this wonderful opportunity, and I encourage my fellow NCBC members to take advantage of all the wonderful opportunities that NCBC has to offer!