What's New
CMF Offers Solutions to Communications Breakdowns between Citizens and Congress
After nearly 10 years of research, outreach, and study of the communications between citizens and Congress, CMF released the culminating report, Communicating with Congress: Recommendations for Improving the Democratic Dialogue,
with recommendations for all stakeholders and suggested improvements to the structure and processes for managing congressional communications.
LD Training: Creating an Excellent Team
On December 12, CMF hosted a training session exclusively for House Legislative Directors that covered:
- Understanding what makes a great team
- Identifying your team's strengths and weaknesses
- Making your team productive and accountable
- Building trust, respect, and open communication
This program was made possible through support from The Mercatus Center and The National Beer Wholesalers Association.
Featured Resources
Chief of Staff Training: Stand Up To and For Our Leaders
CMF recently hosted training for Chiefs of Staff and Staff Directors entitled "Courageous Followers: Stand Up To and For Our Leaders." It was facilitated by Ira Chaleff, former CMF Executive Director who has conducted dozens of consultations with congressional offices.
This program was made possible through support from The Mercatus Center, The National Beer Wholesalers Association and The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Just Released: Setting Course for the 111th Congress
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Now in its 11th edition, Setting Course
is a comprehensive management guide to setting up and managing a congressional office.
It guides Members-elect through the strategic decisions they must make in their first 90 days while providing veterans offices ways to improve common congressional office
functions.
CMF Welcomes New Members of Congress and Staff
On November 19, CMF hosted a day-long workshop for the Aides of Members-elect: "Navigating the First 90 Days."
It focused on the November-January transition to Congress and
included expert panels of Freshman and Sophomore Chiefs of Staff.
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