Reports and Publications
Ready to Act
For senior career executives stepping in to serve as acting officials during a transition of leadership or administration, the Partnership for Public Service offers Ready to Act. This 90-minute seminar is designed to help leaders prepare for and understand what to expect in their temporary new roles.
Federal Vacancies Guide
This resource aims to help both transition planning teams and federal leaders address the challenges of filling key leadership positions under the current appointments process.
Second-Term Presidential Planning Guide
The Second-Term Presidential Planning Guide offers a roadmap for incumbent administrations to harness their first-term achievements and set the stage for new progress.
Agency “Owner’s Manual” Sample Table of Contents
Materials produced for incoming appointees in past transitions were longer and more detailed than those produced for the temporary appointees who arrived immediately following the inauguration. Referred to as the agency’s “owner’s manual” this material is for incoming appointees. The manual includes a more detailed discussion of the items contained in the briefing materials for…
Agency Review Teams Sample Table of Contents
Agency review teams that arrive at agencies post-election look for information to help make decisions on certain appointments, including potential holdovers and key career staff, and to develop an assessment of conditions inside the agency for the president-elect. The materials created for these teams should be concise and tailored to three main priorities. Key elements…