Congressional
Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop
Congressional Operations Briefing and Seminar
Congressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process.
This engaging Briefing and seminar on legislative operations provides the
full Capitol Hill experience as our Washington-based experts focus on these 3 P's. They discuss the policy-making process and the legislative agenda, help you understand the congressional budget process, and demystify the culture of the U.S. Congress.
You will gain a solid understanding of:
Congressional operations
The legislative process
The role of OMB in the legislative process
How legislation is modified and amended at different stages
House and Senate floor procedure
How public and foreign policy become law
Congressional politics and leadership
Congressional budgeting today
The role of committees
The committee hearing process (and see a congressional hearing in person)
Issues facing Congress
Effective communication with Congress
How the media covers the Hill, the White House, the Pentagon and national security
How Congress affects every federal agency
Current campaign and election trends
How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
The roles and functions of personal and committee staff
How you can build win/win relationships with congressional staff
You will attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action. We will also have one or two separate lunch presentations: 1) a historical perspective of the overthrow of House Speaker Joseph Cannon in 1910 and how that shaped the current role of the House Speaker; or 2) a discussion of Congressional hearings and testimony-the dynamics of the hearing process and what makes for effective testimony. (These lunch presentations may vary depending on current events and scheduling.)
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When
Where
Related Training
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Plus outstanding course materials
- materials include the then-available Congressional Directory, the Training Edition of
Persuading Congress, and the Training Edition of the award-winning
Congressional Deskbook.
This Briefing
is designed for executives, federal employees GS-13 and above, military officers, supervisory personnel, and Leadership Development participants, to meet these
leadership competencies: Strategic Vision, Planning and Quality; Identifying/Integrating Key Issues; Setting Work Priorities; Balancing National/Local Interests; Problem Anticipation/Adjustment; Managing Budgetary Processes; and Senior Level Communication.
Bring the Congressional
Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop to your site.
The Congressional Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop and any combination of its topics can be tailored for custom on-site training for your organization. We have tailored this
Briefing for attorneys, program analysts, budget analysts, military officers, scientists, SES, engineers, policy staff, and others. We have a special defense focused custom briefing available. For more information about how this seminar in legislative operations can help your staff, please contact our Vice
President of Training.
Congressional
Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop materials include the Training Edition of theCongressional Deskbook
"It is hard to imagine an interested citizen or policy practitioner who would not learn something from the Congressional Deskbook." -- Steve Frantzich, Professor, Department of Political Science, U.S. Naval Academy
"The Congressional Deskbook is perfect for anyone who wants to understand how Congress works. It is concise, clarion clear and comprehensive all at once. It is spare and crisp -- but it never oversimplifies. It is written in lay language, but it never 'dumbs it down.' The Congressional Deskbook is a unique tool, one that I use regularly." -- David Hawkings, Senior Editor, Congressional Quarterly
Congressional
Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop materials include the Training Edition of Persuading Congress
In Persuading Congress, Joseph Gibson, a longtime veteran of Capitol Hill, offers masterful counsel to anyone who wants to work well with Congress. In Washington, there are well over 10,000 registered lobbyists. Very few grasp and convey the keys to successful advocacy as well as Gibson does." -- Martin Gold, Covington & Burling, Washington, DC
Congressional
Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop materials include the then-available Congressional Directory
Directory of the members of the US Senate and the US House of Representatives, with color photos, and fold-out map of Capitol Hill.
Congressional
Operations Briefing
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Capitol Hill Workshop
8:30 am - 4:00 pm all three days (networking lunch each day at approximately 12 noon)
Two separate lunch presentations are included: 1) a historical perspective of the overthrow of House Speaker Joseph Cannon in 1910 and how that shaped the current role of the House Speaker; and 2) a discussion of Congressional hearings and testimony--the dynamics of the hearing process and what makes for effective testimony. These lunch presentations may vary depending on current events and scheduling.
Day One
The Dynamics of Congress
Today's Legislative Process and Congressional Operations
Politics and Leadership in the Current Congress
Public Policy and Foreign Policy Making in Congress and in Washington
Day Two
Attend Congressional Hearings
Washington Advocacy: Communicating Effectively with Congress
Presidential-Congressional Relations
Campaign and Election Trends and Election Update
A Member's Perspective on Politics and Policy
Day Three
Congressional Budgeting Today
How the Media Covers Washington: The White House, Capitol Hill, and national security and the Pentagon
The Work of Personal and Committee Staff
This workshop is also available as a custom program. A sample Defense/Security focus agenda is available as a pdf. A sample Homeland Security focus agenda is available as a pdf.
Do you need a training course we don't offer or coverage of an additional topic in this course?
If you have suggestions for courses or topics you would like to see us offer, please contact us or complete our online suggestion form.
Suggested Prerequisites
The Congressional Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop gives a broad overview of how Capitol Hill works and how policy is made. All will gain valuable insight and perspective, regardless of Hill experience.
Previous attendees include executives, managers, agency staff, technical staff, military officers, government relations professionals, lawyers, teachers, elected officials, program analysts, budget analysts, and others who needed a solid overview of Congress and the Hill.
If you need help deciding which courses you should take based on your work experience or training, please contact us via email or phone: 703-739-3790.
Day 1, June 12, 2013:Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC (Gallery Place / Chinatown Metro stop) Our map |
Google Map
Days 2 and 3, June 13 and 14, 2013:
Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC (1 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro
stop) Our map | Google Map
Other dates: Location in Washington, DC, will be announced before
Briefing. For a map with a list of hotels near the Capitol, click here. Our courses are held at these Washington, DC, locations.
Course Materials
Briefing materials include the Training Edition of the Congressional Deskbook, the Training Edition of the Persuading Congress, and the then-available Congressional Directory.
Certificate of Training and CEUs
A Certificate of Training is available for this
Briefing. To get a Certificate of Training, your registration fee must be paid in full, and you must attend the entire
Briefing.
This
Briefing is approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.
This is a required course for the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.
This is a required course for the Certificate in Congressional Operations.
Related Training
Advanced Legislative Procedure
Advanced Federal Budget Process
Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony
Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments
The New Congress
Update on Congress
The President's Budget
The Defense Budget
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All statements and discussion at all of our
Briefings, courses, workshops and seminars, public and custom, are off the record and not for attribution, unless specified otherwise. The resulting confidentiality ensures a frank and free exchange of views.
FAQs
FAQs about our training including suggested attire.
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$1295
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Available as custom, on-site training?
Yes. This program is frequently tailored for on-site agency and military training. Please call 703-739-3790 for information.
This
Briefing can be tailored as a 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day Congressional
Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop completely covering all congressional operations.
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All of our courses and workshops include extensive interaction with our faculty, making our courses and workshops both educational and mini-consulting sessions with substantive experts.
Rave Reviews
"One of the best courses I've taken under govt sponsorship." -- Program Director, FAA
"This course has unveiled a lot of 'mystery' for me regarding how Congress works. Fantastic experts who provided relevant, timely, and concise information." -- Workshop Attendee, Naval Sea Systems Command
"All speakers were spectacular, and providing their powerpoints is a huge plus!" -- Communications Director, National American Indian Housing Council
"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
"Excellent choice of presenters. Would recommend this workshop to anybody interested in learning how Washington really works." -- Program Manager, FAA
"What an outstanding 3 days! A wonderful use of my time. All aspects of this program were useful." -- Director, Public Affairs, Fortune 500 company
"Taught me how to communicate effectively with House and Senate members." -- Workshop Attendee, Navy Sea Systems
"Excellent course. Every Federal Manager should take it." -- Deputy Director, Office of Competitive Sourcing Acquisition, FAA
"What an extraordinary group of speakers. All were extremely dynamic." -- Senior Administrator, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
"I was able to get 'real-world' insight into the actual operations of congress. It was awesome." -- Group Manager, Government Agency
See more testimonials about the Congressional
Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop.
Faculty
A team of more than 12 Hill and political experts, each with at least 10 years' experience in observing or working with or in Congress, teach this intensive 3-day course.
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Ken AckermanHon. Michael AndrewsCol. Michael BarronSteven BilletGlen BolgerClinton BrassHon. Jim ChapmanAnn Compton Rhodes Cook Stephen DaggettChris DavisSid DavisChris DeeringJohn DonnellyHon. Thomas DowneyHon. Dennis EckartRon ElvingRon FaucheuxHon. Vic FazioLee FritschlerJim GaramoneDeanna GelakDon GessamanPhilip JoyceSheilah KastWilliam LaForgeBob LeviRobert McLeanCol. Alan MetzlerRoy MeyersCleta Mitchell Ned MonroeWalter OleszekBetsy PalmerChuck ParkinsonPaul PowellDavid RehrSteve RobertsMark RozellPaul RundquistHon. Patricia SchroederHon. David SkaggsHon. Jim SlatteryJames ThurberPat TowellGene UlmHon. Robert WalkerStephen WayneHon. William Zeliff Our ClientsCongressional OfficesFederal AgenciesMilitaryNGOs and NonprofitsDiplomatic CorpsFortune 500Law FirmsLobbying FirmsLabor UnionsAssociations
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