How to Get the Most from Your Fly-In - Advice from an Event-Planning Dunce
by Seth Turner
on February 12, 2020
I'll be candid. I had serious reservations when my colleague, Jaime Werner, suggested that we co-present a webinar to provide tips for planning fly-in events. Ask anyone who has planned a fly-in with me (by the way, I understand there's a regular support group for those who have), and they'll emphatically warn you: "never-never-never-ever let Seth plan a fly-in – EVER!"
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Judy Schneider’s Lessons on How to Succeed in Congress
by CMF
on January 06, 2020
There have been 45 American presidents, 54 Speakers of the House of Representatives, and ONE Judy Schneider! For more than four decades working at the Congressional Research Service, Judy has coached and trained thousands of congressional staff and Members on the intricacies of succeeding in Congress. Please join CMF and the House Chiefs of Staff Association for this special training program on January 24 to kick-off our 2020 senior manager training series.
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CMF Statement on Third Set of Bipartisan Modernization Recommendations
by CMF
on December 19, 2019
The Congressional Management Foundation continues to applaud the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress' efforts to make the institution more cohesive, collaborative, and communicative.
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Democracy Awards Panel Recap
by CMF Research Assistant
on December 18, 2019
CMF recently hosted a Democracy Awards Breakfast Panel for congressional staff where previous winners discussed what it meant to their bosses and their offices to receive this recognition. With just a few days left to self-nominate, hear what these congressional staff had to say about the honor, and how your office can apply for the 2020 Awards.
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CMF Urges Congress to Pass Bipartisan Modernization Reforms
by CMF
on December 12, 2019
Earlier this week, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress introduced legislation that would enact almost 30 bipartisan recommendations, including reforms on technology, human resources, professional development, and accessibility.
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Building Resilience and Minimizing Burnout
by CMF Research Assistant
on December 09, 2019
Earlier this year, CMF hosted a "Life in Congress" Webinar titled "Strengthening Emotional Well-Being and Personal Resilience." The webinar provided insightful, expert guidance to congressional staff on how to strengthen your well-being and resilience and more effectively manage stress and personal safety concerns. Below are three essential pieces of advice to confront burnout head on.
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CMF Applauds Extension of Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
by CMF
on November 14, 2019
The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) is thrilled to hear of today's decision to extend the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress' mandate through the 116th Congress.
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Upcoming Event: Democracy Awards Panel on Nov. 8
by CMF
on October 18, 2019
Come learn how your office can nominate itself for a 2020 Democracy Award! We'll have staff of 2018 and 2019 winners on hand to discuss what winning the award meant to their office, and we'll describe the nominations process in detail and answer any lingering questions you have. We hope you'll join us!
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Upcoming Event: Strategic Planning on Nov. 7
by CMF
on October 15, 2019
Do you find yourself constantly reacting to other offices' agendas? Do your staff find it difficult to focus their energy to achieve significant accomplishments? Or does your boss keep adding priorities and goals, leaving your team scrambling to keep up, or pose questions about their legacy that leave you quaking in your boots? If so, this session on November 7, presented in conjunction with the House Chiefs of Staff Association, is for you!
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Upcoming Webinar: Enhancing Workplace Flexibility in Congress
by CMF
on September 22, 2019
This webinar, hosted by CMF and SHRM as part of the "Life in Congress" project, will feature the "Workflex Toolkit for Congress," a practical guide with worksheets, assessments, and tips for how to make flexible working options a reality in your office. Join us October 15 for this online session that also will feature congressional managers who have implemented family-friendly or more flexible policies in their office.
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