Certification course for legislative chief of staff

The most important person a congressman or senator will hire is a chief of staff (COS) – which can make or break a public servant’s success or reelection. This position requires a different skill set from the private sector to government service. Learning on the job could be a very slow process that could negatively impact on the effectiveness of your legislator who needs to show results within the first year of office.

The Center for Global Best Practices will launch a pioneering program titled, “Certification Course for Chief Staff of Legislators” on July 11 to 13, 2019 at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City.

This capacity-building program is aimed at accelerating the learning curve of the COS to enable them to function optimally at work and in the service of the legislator and one’s constituency. This special training will discuss the best practices and effective ways on how to run the office; learn the functions of the different offices in Congress and how they relate to each other; the process of bill drafting and law-making, develop strategic relations; handle issues management; how to stay out of trouble while serving in the government and enhance public service; fund sourcing and fund raising; valuable insights and best practices advice on how to be an effective chief of staff, and more. Whether you are new to the job, a tenured COS, or aspiring to be one, this training will certainly help improve your ability to be more effective and efficient as a certified chief of staff.

Registration to attend this training is open to the general public. It is also recommended to all legislative staff and officers in Congress, lobbyists, and members of the media who want to understand the inner workings of Congress.

This will feature a line-up of expert speakers both from the government and the private sector who are distinguished in their own careers. Interested participants are encouraged to avail of the early payment savings and group discount for three or more registrants. Seats are limited and pre-registration is required.

For details and to register, visit www.cgbp.org, or call landlines in Manila (+63 2) 842-7148/59 and (+63 2) 556-8968 or 69 and in Cebu (+63 32) 512-3106 or 07.