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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
