January 4, 2019
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Develop Strong Leaders,Presidential Transition
The Senate has sent hundreds of nominations back to the White House, throwing their fate into limbo.January 3, 2019
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Develop Strong Leaders,Presidential Transition
President Donald Trump’s Cabinet is increasingly stocked with temporary stand-ins and Washington insiders with deep ties to the industries they regulate, complicating Trump’s ability to govern as he approaches the most perilous period of his presidency and opening up his advisers to conflict-of-interest investigations by resurgent Democrats.December 3, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Engage Employees,Presidential Transition
To say that federal workers were unenthusiastic about President Donald Trump on the day of his election, 25 months ago, would be an understatement.November 24, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Build Networks of Support,Develop Strong Leaders,Presidential Transition
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mark Robbins gets to work at 8:15 each morning and unlocks the door to his office suite. He switches on the lights and the TV news, brews a pot of coffee and pulls out the first files of the day to review.November 21, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Build Networks of Support,Develop Strong Leaders,Engage Employees,Presidential Transition
The US Homeland Security Department hasn’t had a deputy secretary since April. Now it doesn’t even have an acting deputy secretary.November 15, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Modernize Management Systems,Presidential Transition
APPOINTEE ABYSS: As the 115th Congress approaches its end, key executive-branch positions remain vacant or without permanent leadership at agencies that make employment and immigration policy. With members of Congress set to go home Dec. 14 (barring unforeseen developments), unconfirmed nominees risk having to start the nomination process all over again. Here’s a rundown of those...November 8, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Modernize Management Systems,Presidential Transition
Re-establishing Congress’ strength as an independent, functioning branch of government is a goal easier said than done. Officials and experts alike struggle to propose rubber-hits-the-road solutions — ones that, on a short timeline, are both easy legislative lifts for members and make a material difference back home.October 9, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Modernize Management Systems,Presidential Transition
Anyone seeking a mid-career sabbatical should seek a presidential nomination to a position that requires Senate confirmation. GOP Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is teeing up more votes this week, and the GOP needs to move fast because the glacial pace of staffing the government will slow to near-zero if Democrats retake the Senate.October 10, 2018
Publication Type: In the News
Publication Topic: Develop Strong Leaders,Modernize Management Systems,Presidential Transition
As Hurricane Michael barrels toward Florida, the agency charged with protecting Americans from the storm has large numbers of senior positions vacant or without permanent staff.October 7, 2018
Publication Type: Commentary,In the News
Publication Topic: Build Networks of Support,Develop Strong Leaders,Engage Employees,Inspire and Hire Mission-Critical Talent,Modernize Management Systems,Presidential Transition
Last week, the risk to a precious national institution — to its quality and its independence and sheer ability to function — came into sharp focus.