This Judge Academy modules is going to cover the concept of leadership by example. You probably heard about it somewhere, it may have been at your work, a group project, or any other organization. It’s a quite common buzz term amongst any management. As you get into leadership role, someone may ask you to lead […]
Welcome to a Level 3 Judge Academy Module, centered on the Teamwork, Diplomacy, and Maturity qualities of Level 3 judging. In this module, we’re going go over the different methods in which you can be an effective support as an L3 to other team leads at an event, whether it be as a member of […]
What does “always on” mean? Fundamentally, it’s about how people perceive you when you hold a higher level or an advanced role. In the eyes of your community, you are seen in high standards. Regardless of if you are leading at a Magic Fest or posting on a local MTG Judge Facebook group, you are […]
Now that you have taken and passed the required Teamwork, Diplomacy, and Conflict Management courses, it’s time to reflect! Self-Evaluation is a skill that is easy to start and difficult to master. The key to self-growth on your way to Level 3 is, to be honest with yourself about where your strengths and weaknesses are, […]
Conflict is a form of interaction among parties that differ in interests, perceptions and preferences. As a Judge, you will encounter conflict in many forms, many times over. Conflict is a multi-dimensional construct, and shouldn’t be considered a “bad” thing, but rather something we need to recognize in terms: What type of conflict we are […]
Welcome to External Conflict Resolution, a module where we dive into managing conflict involving two specific groups of people that you will meet in your judge career – players and other judges. This module will: Define external conflict Discuss how conflict can occur with players and with staff Teach you to notice the difference between […]
In your last job interview, it’s likely that you were asked something along the lines of “How do you handle pressure?” or “How do you work under pressure?” How did you answer? Was it a truthful answer? Were you able to say that your experiencing as a judge has helped prepare you for stressful situations? […]
Now that you have taken and passed the required Stress Management, Self-Evaluation and Maturity courses, it’s time to reflect! Self-Evaluation is a skill that is easy to start and difficult to master. The key to self-growth on your way to Level 3 is, to be honest with yourself about where your strengths and weaknesses are, […]
When one starts judging, they probably do so as a standalone judge. We know that as long as events are small enough, a single judge can handle all the tasks needed: cut a few slips, announce the round, answer some questions. As the tournament grows in number of players, it will also grow in terms […]
“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower The first time I heard this quote was at Pro Tour Nagoya 2011, from Head Judge Scott Marshall. That moment changed my approach to event preparation forever. If “plans are worthless”, why “planning is everything”? The truth is, reality is unpredictable and no plan […]
