As the alumni association of the Commonwealth Management Institute, the Commonwealth Managers Association promotes professional development and networking opportunities for managers within Virginia state and local governments.

Fostering Leadership, Promoting Excellence

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CMI participants acquire the necessary tools to be innovative, creative, and forward-thinking. The association continues this learning process while enhancing the ability of midlevel leaders and managers to operate in and adapt to the rapidly changing government environment.

CMA Goals

Through conferences, virtual sessions, and other educational events, the CMA provides continuous training and development opportunities for midlevel Virginia state and local government employees and also serves as a vehicle to build and maintain a peer network.

CMA goals include:

To aid and promote CMI and its work.
To enhance communication and cooperative efforts among managers in all branches of state government.
To carry on and foster the goals and principles of managerial education as espoused by CMI.
To develop, strengthen, and utilize the bonds existing between the institute and its alumni and among the alumni themselves.

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Upcoming Events

The CMA Board is hard at work planning the next CMA event. Check back for the next upcoming event.

Past Events: 2026-2022

2026

May 18: CMA ANNUAL MEETING

2025

October 16: Leadership and Ethics virtual session

May 14: CMA ANNUAL MEETING: From Now to Next: Level Up Your Skills (News Story)

2024

October 30: CMA Emotional Intelligence Virtual Offering. CMA Emotional Intelligence 2024 (PDF)

May 1: CMA ANNUAL MEETING: Conflict and Conversations

2023

Dec. 13: Intergenerational Conflict in the Workplace

Aug. 16: CMA Webinar Wednesdays, "Positivity." Watch here.

July 19: CMA Webinar Wednesdays, "Managing Your Best Talent: Your Neurodivergent Employees." Watch here.

June 21: CMA Webinar Wednesdays, "Introduction to Neurodiversity - Brains are Exciting! Celebrating Neurodiversity." Watch here.

2022

Oct. 26: CMA October Webinar: "The New Normal: Life After COVID-19." Watch here.

May 12: CMA Hybrid Annual Meeting: "Leadership Strategies for the Post-Pandemic Workplace."
Post-Pandemic Employee Engagement and Retention by Patrick Patrong (PDF).

Past Events: 2021-2020

2021

Oct. 28: Return to the Workplace: Life After the Pandemic by Ivory Banks, Chief of Staff for the Department of Medical Assistance Services

May 14: CMA Virtual Annual Meeting and Webinar, "World of Work 2021 - What's Next?"

March 19: Kahoot, virtual game and networking

2020

Dec. 2: CMA December Webinar, "Navigating Challenges & Managing Stress During COVID-19."

Aug. 20: CMA August Webinar, "Our New Normal: Tips for Managing the Performance of Remote Workers."

- CMA August 2020 webinar PowerPoint (PDF)
- Watch the recording here.

May 14: CMA Virtual Annual Meeting and Webinar, "The Engaged Employee: Fostering Resilience and Extraordinary Performance."

March 9 & 16: FeedMore Volunteering

CMA Bylaws and Board

The CMA board of directors comprises up to 12 members who serve two-year terms. The CMI and GEHLI directors serve as ex-officio members. Board member elections are held at the association’s annual meeting. The CMA president may appoint committees to fulfill functions as needed.

View CMA bylaws (PDF)