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READY TO SERVE
Serving America through a presidential appointment is a great honor and responsibility. But, preparing to serve can be a complicated process and getting started early is important. Ready to Serve is our new, centralized resource that guides candidates through every step of the process.
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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.
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.
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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2020 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.
2020 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 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.
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Transition Lab
Transition Lab is a behind-the-scenes look at presidential transitions. Join David Marchick, director of the Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition for candid discussions with former presidential chiefs of staff, transition team leads and other presidential transition experts. Transition Lab is a must-listen for anyone interested in developing a better understanding of what needs to happen before a president takes office or starts a second term.
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A new challenge for transition planners: Building a government over Zoom
October 5, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
High-level meetings interrupted by crying children. A presidential nominee taking diligent notes as he receives a virtual policy briefing at home. Advisers who have never met in person working to put together a federal government. This is what presidential transition planning looks like in the age of Zoom.What’s involved in a presidential power transition
October 1, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
Despite President Trump’s refusal to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the election, he does have a team cooperating on a plan with a team from the Biden campaign. What is involved in the process? The Center for Presidential Transition is a nonpartisan group that helps candidates prepare for the next…Biden Unveils Ethics Rules for Transition Staff
September 30, 2020
Publication Type: In the News
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden unveiled new ethics rules to limit the number of registered lobbyists on his transition team, part of an effort to avoid conflicts of interest as the team begins planning for a possible Biden presidency. Under the new rules released on Wednesday, members of Mr. Biden’s transition team must commit to…
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Missed out on Talking Transitions? This week’s #TransitionLab features one panel discussion from the conference between Stephen Hadley, Lisa Monaco, @BarbaraPerryUVA, @johnpodesta and @MelodyCBarnes. They discuss transitions during unprecedented times: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/planning-transitions-during-unprecedented-times-virtual/id1495404153?i=100049523386