Do you agree with these goals?
February 10th, 2010
- Agree on a theme and a message that all entities can include in their efforts.
- Identify effective methods of disseminating that message in addition to those already being used.
- Identify possible audiences and determine whether the message should be specially tailored to any of them.
- Begin presenting the message to audiences in September 2010.
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Categories: In General
Hi, I am fine with this. Thanks.
I agree – the most difficult task may well be to identify a theme. If we are concerned with behavior, our theme should focus on how to motivate desired behavior and discourage undesirable behavior. A list of “should’as, ought’as and haft’as” (prescribed and proscribed behavior) isn’t enough in my view.
I agree with Marcia that the theme cannot be a list of do’s and don’t’s. The theme should capture the nature of the effort in a simple phrase.
To this end, everyone should go to the column on the right, under “Recent Posts,” click on “Common Theme,” and leave a comment or proposal for a different theme.
I guess I’m now sure what is intended by “entities.” There are a number of state-wide and local groups that make professionalism issues a focus of their efforts. Is the intent to coordinate their respective programs?
I’m using “entities” to refer to the activities that are currently participating in these discussions. I.e., Prof Coord Council, Atty Reg, DBA Mentoring, PPAG, and law schools. The District Court Judges are participating in their capacities as individual judges and liaisons to their districts. Mike Hughes is volunteering his expertise regarding skills. I don’t anticipate that this group will seek to coordinate the activities of any other activity.
The premise of the first meeting was to exchange information about what each is currently doing and consider whether to explore the benefits of coordination and collaboration. When I talked with representatives of the entities I suggested that the entities consider how to approach the full spectrum of the profession — including law students, associates, partners, law firm management, corporate and government attorneys, and judges. I also mentioned the possibility of developing strategies that lawyers and judges can use when they encounter incivility. The pilot project could provide something of an initial laboratory.