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Chief of Staff and LD Training Programs Changes


snowflakes_webDue to expected inclement weather, CMF's February training programs have been changed.

Legislative Director Training: rescheduled for next Friday, February 12.

Chief of Staff Training: cancelled. The next program is March 1. 

We will post more information information as it becomes available.

 

Town Hall Meetings: How to Promote an Effective Dialogue


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CMF partnered with AmericaSpeaks to showcase a model that Members can utilize to conduct large-scale, deliberative discussions with constituents that promote a meaningful dialogue.

Download the presentation slides: pdf Town-Hall-Slides (1.1 MB).

Download the audio from the Webinar.

 

 

Resolve to be More Efficient and Effective in 2010


results-freeway-signCMF services are designed to give real, measurable results in as little as 1 to 2 days. We can help you:

The 2010 calendar is filling up quickly! To reserve your desired date(s) and/or facilitator, please contact us.

 

Featured Resources  

Develop a System for Improving Staff Performance


Annual staff evaluations are just one part of an effective performance management system. A recent CMF program taught Chiefs of Staff how to improve staff performance and keep employees motivated throughout the year.

Made possible through support given to CMF by Abbott Labs, NASDAQ, State Farm Insurance, BlackBerry and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

 

Set and Achieve Legislative Priorities


CMF recently taught LDs how to develop a strategic plan that advances the Member's agenda and focuses staff on achieving these goals. Made possible through support given to CMF by Abbott Labs, State Farm Insurance, BlackBerry and The Mercatus Center.

 

Coming in 2010: CMF Mouse Awards for the 111th Congress


laptop_gold_mouseThe Mouse Awards are back! CMF is randomly evaluating all Member, committee, and leadership Web sites for the next Gold Mouse Report.

Read Roll Call's coverage (subscription req'd).

Want to know how you can become a winner? View our FAQ about the evaluations.