A Goalie's Mindset: What Soccer Can Teach Us About Lobbying
by Seth Turner
on August 10, 2020
Like other parents, I fell into the travel-soccer trap. I spent a lot of time thinking about the ins and outs of soccer all those countless hours watching their games from the sidelines. One day, it struck me that there's a lot of overlap between their sport and the "sport" of advocacy. I realized that there are three lessons that soccer can teach us about advocacy.
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Managing Remote Interns for Success
by Bradley Joseph Sinkaus
on August 06, 2020
Wondering how your office can best manage remote interns? CMF has developed a checklist that provides management tips and best practices for before, during, and after the internship.
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COVID-19 & Staff Safety – Guidance for Employees and Managers
by CMF
on August 03, 2020
The news this week that more Members of Congress became infected with the coronavirus brought home to many in the congressional community this pandemic is not a distant threat, but one that could reach them and their families at any moment. The Congressional Management Foundation has received calls from managers and staff on questions related to workplace operations and safety. This blog is intended to provide some general guidance and tools to help staff and managers navigate these difficult questions.
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WATCH: Successfully Managing Remote Interns
CMF and College to Congress (C2C), in conjunction with the Modernization Staff Association (MSA), held the following webinar: "Successfully Managing Remote Interns," on Thursday, August 6 at 3pm Eastern. Watch the recording now!
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Statement from the Congressional Management Foundation on New Modernization Recommendations
The latest recommendations by the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress are innovative, creative, and directly address the clear constraints of the coronavirus on congressional operations.
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New CMF Report - Pre-release Webinar: "The Future of Citizen Engagement: How the Coronavirus Accelerated Constituent Communications Trends in Congress"
by Seth Turner
on July 16, 2020
Covid-19 will have long-lasting impacts on nearly every aspect of our society, and engagement between Congress and constituents is no exception. Join The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) on August 3, 2020 (2-3 p.m. EDT) for this pre-release webinar about its soon-to-be released study of congressional operations conducted from the onset of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak through June 2020, "The Future of Citizen Engagement: How the Coronavirus Accelerated Constituent Communications Trends in Congress."
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Are You OK?
by Kathy Goldschmidt
on June 26, 2020
This is a rough time for just about everyone. Stress, isolation, fear, anger, loneliness, and confusion have been churning in everyone—including Members and staff—for months. Recent events have only exacerbated matters. For this reason, we wanted to draw your attention to the free, confidential services offered by the House and Senate for all employees and their families.
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Watch: Creative Responses in Congress to Changing DC Operations
Challenges in responding to the coronavirus pandemic have forced congressional offices to rethink priorities and responsibilities to focus on an ever-increasing and changing workload. This webinar, held on Friday, May 29, featured senior congressional managers sharing their experiences, challenges, and innovations in their DC operations.
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An Overview of the Online Activities of Members of Congress During COVID-19
by CMF Research Assistant
on May 18, 2020
COVID-19 has forced all of us to significantly alter the way we live. It has required us to find new ways of collaborating, communicating, and cooperating with each other. Alongside the rest of the country, Congress is caught up in these changes as well. Every Senator and Representative has had to find new ways of connecting with constituents to convey federal, state, and local resources; frame the work of Congress to confront COVID's challenges; and advocate for certain behavioral changes.
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Watch: Creative Responses in Congress to Increased District/State Needs
Challenges in responding to the coronavirus pandemic have forced congressional offices to rethink constituent priorities, staff responsibilities, and how to address an ever-growing focus on responding to constituents back home. This webinar on Friday, May 8, featured senior congressional managers sharing their experiences, challenges, and innovations in their district/state operations.
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