What our clients say about our Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy, and Process

"I've been with the FAA for 37 years and this is one of the best courses I've ever taken!"

"Provides excellent insight into legislative workings of Congress which will only improve our abilities to work with Congress.  Great & insightful presentations.  Wonderful workshop!  Thanks for attention to details."
-- Chief of Contracting, U.S. Air Force

"Having little experience with the legislative process, this program provided a very thorough overview of the process and enlightened me as to how my program fits in the big picture. Excellent program." 
-- Engineer, federal agency

"This ranks as one of the best [courses] I've attended."
-- Program Manager, GCNSS AND-500, FAA 

"Highly recommend to others."
-- Division Manager, federal agency, with 23-years experience working with Congress and congressional staff

"Best course I've ever taken." 
-- R&D Manager, federal agency

"I never imagined that a two-hour discussion of the budget process would hold my interest, but it did!"
-- Social Insurance Specialist

"Excellent choice of presenters.  Would recommend this workshop to anybody interested in learning how Washington really works."
-- Program Manager, FAA

"Very valuable experience, well balanced, provides a very complete picture of Congress." 

"I would strongly encourage a wide variety of colleagues to take this course.  Most segments were relevant to any federal employee who is involved in policy making and management." 
-- Program Manager, Bureau of Human Resources, State Department

"I wish I had attended a program like this sooner." 

"The program provided an insightful view into the operations of the legislative branch. Overall, my expectations for the program were fully met." 
-- Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy

"Brings realism to congressional environment. All the components of this workshop were very useful."
-- Policy Analyst, DoD

"It will help in answering the many questions we receive from staffers.  Highly recommend this course to fellow managers."

"Thank you for making this an enjoyable experience.  I enjoyed the opportunity to learn how to better perform my job."
-- Congressional Liaison, Immigration and Naturalization Service

"Strongly encourage people in the acquisition field to attend this course." 
-- Contracting Officer, Navy

"Understanding the process will help us stay on top of changes to our appropriation."
-- Budget Analyst, Office of Naval Research

"Best seminar ever."
-- Systems Analyst, DFAS

"The information presented provided a new perspective on the business cycle within the military and federal government."  

"Wow.  Really comprehensive." 
-- Public Affairs Specialist, Bonneville Power Administration

"This seminar was an eye-opener."
-- Workshop Attendee, United States Marine Corps

"All speakers very knowledgeable."

"I now have a better idea of how to tailor the information I present for maximum effectiveness." 
-- Operations Research Analyst

"Taught me how to communicate effectively with House and Senate members." 
-- Workshop Attendee, Navy Sea Systems

"I initially dreaded spending 4 days away from the office in a seminar, but now I consider the four days the best I have experienced all year.  I have learned so much - general and specific, i.e., lot of great ideas and ways of working with the Hill."
-- Workshop Attendee, Government Relations, Vanderbilt University

"Wonderful speakers and content."
-- Supervisory Financial Specialist, DFAS

"This seminar has helped me better understand the complicated yet interwoven procedures within the authorization and appropriations process. . . this seminar will assist me in developing a more persuasive argument defending my programs."
-- Workshop Attendee, Navy Recruiting Command

"...gave the big picture of federal budgeting process and how DOD fits in."
-- Workshop Attendee, Navy Sea Systems, PEO-MIW

"Understanding the 'players' and the processes used by Congress will help
our staff improve our responses to Congress on our programs."

"Very informative, helps my perspective on how/why [our agency] gets treated the way we do by Congress."

"Outstanding course - one of the best I've taken in 30+ yrs of federal service. I have more than 30 yrs experience as a prog mgr for DoD and the FAA yet I still learned a great deal - the political information I got from this course is invaluable for my job. I will be able to work more effectively with congressional staffers." 
-- Program Manager, FAA

"As a researcher /librarian, I can analyze requests and search results with a greater understanding of how things work on Capitol Hill." 
-- Manager, federal agency library

"This the most interesting training course I have ever been to. Will enhance my ability to respond to Congressional questions and guidance in the Congressional report language that affects my program."
-- Attendee with 20-years experience working with Congress and congressional staff

"The Workshop was outstanding. This is one of the most informative training sessions I have taken." 
-- Attendee with 10-years experience working with Congress and congressional staff

"Provides excellent insight to the current workings of the Hill and of potential pitfalls to avoid. Speakers were dynamic and well chosen."

"OUTSTANDING! Informative, well organized & entertaining! Speakers were outstanding. Ideal 3-day seminar for all federal employees."

"A must-take course.  Very impressed with the professional knowledge and expertise demonstrated by each speaker." 
-- Attendee with 14-years experience working with Congress and congressional staff

"Right on target. I leave this program with encouragement to build a stronger grassroots network." 
-- Manager, State and Political Affairs, national association

"A fellow colleague had taken this class and suggested that I take it.  I'm glad I did." 
-- Staffer, Congressional Relations Office, federal agency

"The presenters were well chosen and provided a wealth of knowledge and experience for participants to draw upon.  Each presenter had concrete experiences to share." 

"I found this Workshop very informative and practical. I like the book [Congressional  Deskbook].  This was very worthwhile."
-- Environmental Protection Specialist, federal agency 

"Excellent program - very informative w/entertaining, knowledgeable speakers from different backgrounds." 
-- Government Relations Analyst, TRW, Inc.

"All of the speakers were fantastic - a great cross section of officer/specialists whose experience  - both current & past - answered my questions of the inner workings of the Hill."

"Understanding the big picture helps me to accomplish my portion of the 'little picture,' i.e., my agency's mission." 

"What an outstanding 3 days!  A wonderful use of my time. All aspects of this program were useful."
-- Director, Public Affairs, Fortune 500 company

"What an extraordinary elite group of speakers. All were extremely dynamic speakers."
-- Senior Administrator, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

"Superb! Best course in my 18 years of government service! More acute understanding of process on Hill can only help my involvement in preparing for oversight hearings"
-- Supervising Contract Officer, FAA

"Excellent program!  I would recommend this class to my entire office."
-- Program Analyst 

"Very informative and current. Outstanding program!" 

"Handouts ... are an excellent outline for working with Hill staffers."
-- Fellow, NIH

"Really a fine workshop."
-- Congressional Liaison, NAVSEA

"Overall the course was excellent. It's a great, well-rounded introduction to Capitol Hill."

"I knew the big picture.  This program filled in specifics I need to be more effective in my organization. I thought all of the speakers were topical, appropriate and interesting. Very well put together."
-- Deputy Director, Congressional Liaison, military command

"This is the best three-day seminar I've ever attended!  The speakers were knowledgeable, interesting, and handled questions very well. A very nice mix of speakers." 
-- Government & Regional Relations Director, university