Office Management

Closing a Congressional Office — A management brief with advice and planning strategies to make the closing process as smooth as possible. Includes logistics, casework, and staff management.

Conducting Staff Meetings — Tips for effective staff meetings.

Crisis Management — Important questions to consider, planning for the future, and common crisis management mistakes.

Ethics Management — Guidelines and recommendations for managing ethics in Congressional offices.

Ethical Risks — The 4 areas of greatest potential ethical risk.

Managing in a Campaign Year — A step-by-step model for analyzing and mitigating crises, as well as a guide for the Labor Day to Election Day crisis and common mistakes.

Managing During War Time — Questions and issues that congressional offices may face, including preparations against the unexpected and keeping constituents informed.

Reaching Goals Through Coordination and Teamwork — A summary of DOs and DON'Ts from Chapter 3 of CMF's Keeping It Local.

Staff Employment/Salary Studies — Past CMF reports detailing compensation, benefits, and office management practices in the House and Senate.