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Transition Lab Podcast
This new podcast series will give a behind-the-scenes look at presidential transitions. Join us for candid discussions with former presidential chiefs of staff, transition team leads and other experts.
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Agency Transition Guide
Based on convenings with transition leaders from nearly 40 agencies, the Partnership and The Boston Consulting Group have compiled best practices into a guide for senior career leaders.
Presidential Transition Guide
The Partnership’s comprehensive guide on the activities required during the transition. This updated guide, produced in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, features detailed outlines of transition best practices, historical materials from past transitions, and recommendations for a successful presidential transition to a new or second-term administration.
Effective Transition Planning Can Help Presidents Have a Successful Year One and Year Five
Preparing for the enormous responsibility of running the federal government is the most important job for any presidential candidate.
Presidential Transition Act Summary
In passing the Presidential Transition Act of 1963, Congress explained: “Any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the United States and its people.” To promote the orderly transfer of power, Congress established a framework for the federal government to prepare for a transition from one president to another.
Open Letter from Bipartisan Center for Presidential Transition Advisory Board
This letter stresses the importance of early preparation by President Trump and the Democratic candidates to be equipped for a second term or new administration.
Cabinet turnover after re-election highlights the need for 2nd-term transition planning
New data shows that the last three presidents each experienced significant Cabinet-level turnover soon after their 2nd inauguration.
Federal Position Descriptions
The federal position descriptions provide important information about the Senate confirmed positions across government.
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Senate Confirmation Process Slows to a Crawl
Our new research has found that Senate confirmation of presidential appointees are taking longer than ever.
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Help wanted: the critical job of selecting 4,000 presidential appointees
The Office of Presidential Personnel faces the herculean task of helping a president select about 4,000-political appointees at the beginning of a new administration and throughout a president’s four-year term. Jonathan McBride and Liza Wright, former directors of the PPO under Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, respectively, join host David Marchick on Transition Lab to share their advice on how to land a political appointment and some of the challenges they faced managing the personnel operation.
