Outgoing Administration The outgoing administration has a key role in planning and executing the transition, including setting the tone and kicking off the official activities. The Center for Presidential Transition is working with the outgoing administration to encourage a smooth transfer of power and establish transition best practices. In addition, the Center helps coordinate the President-elect transition team and the outgoing administration. Looking for more? To learn more about the Center’s work with the outgoing administration, please contact Shannon Carroll at [email protected] RESOURCES Presidential Transition Guide Transition Overview from General Services Administration Bibliography of Presidential Transition Literature NEWS Trump fumes over Senate Democrats’ stalling tactics on nominees The Daily Signal / September 11, 2018 Trump freezes hiring of many federal workers The Washington Post / January 23, 2017 Trump’s hiring freeze will do the opposite of what he wants The Washington Post / January 23, 2017 Fed Coach: How career executives can navigate the presidential transitionThe Washington Post / November 29, 2016 Top civil servants leaving Trump administration at a quick clip The Washington Post / September 09, 2018 Thousands of people could technically be ‘senior’ officials in the Trump administration CNN / September 06, 2018