CMT Communities of Practice (CoPs) bring together team members across the firm who have similar talents, skills, and interests. Together, CoP members are building thriving cross-functional networks, sharing knowledge and expertise, and creating paths for individual and firm-wide growth and innovation. In this ongoing series, CMT is highlighting each of its CoPs and showcasing the value these networks provide to their members, to CMT’s clients, and to the firm.

Purpose:

• Bring together colleagues with specialized knowledge in railroad engineering
• Foster collaboration across CMT’s geographic footprint of 26 offices
• Develop strategies to expand and organize CMT’s growing rail services line
• Provide learning opportunities around the many niche specialties within the discipline of railroad engineering
• Create a conversational atmosphere for members of all experience levels to share their areas of interest and expertise
• Offer connections for both CMT team members as well as project teams

Activities:

• Community of Practice members share knowledge through educational discussions and presentations on topics like emerging rail safety trends and federal, state, and local investment in railroads
• Community of Practice members participate in an ongoing and dynamic discussion about CMT’s ability to deliver for clients
• Outside of monthly meetings, Community of Practice members communicate via Teams group chat to gather perspectives on client projects and pursuits
• Community of Practice holds monthly meetings centered on knowledge transfer, training, best practices, work sharing, and strategy of project pursuits
• Community of Practice members provide colleagues with additional resources and support on an as-needed basis