We have now passed the third anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many things are gradually returning to pre-pandemic norms. In some cases, things have already returned to normal. But one undeniable and lasting change is the effect of the pandemic on remote work.

Prioritization is deciding the relative importance or urgency of a list of items or tasks. For years, I have worked with courthouse data to perform statistical analysis and develop planning tools and business processes. 

Courthouses often convey a sense of solemnity and civic importance. Judges don traditional black robes, while attorneys and litigants wear formal business attire. Signs admonish visitors “Quiet: Court in Session” to preserve the sense of decorum. But this decorum can be quickly shattered by a...

As a court planner, I often must explain my programming approach when determining the size of a courthouse. Courthouses are inefficient buildings, and this is intentional. Therefore, it is not possible to calculate the size of a courthouse the same way as an office building.  

In this blog, I will...

With the ease of the pandemic, where people work falls across the spectrum. Some people work in the office full-time, some telework full-time, and others work in a hybrid office. These pointers from Miss Office Manners may help you. I offer solutions for both the in-office and telework Early-bird...