Political Appointees The success of every presidential administration depends in large measure in choosing great leaders and preparing them to lead in the public sector. Through the Center’s Ready to Govern® curriculum, we help accelerate the ability of new political appointees to lead in the federal government. We bring new appointees together for interactive sessions focused on ethics, the federal budget, working with career employees and other important topics. Learn more Looking for more? To learn more about how the Partnership can help prepare new political appointees to lead effectively, please contact Jennifer Close at [email protected]. RESOURCES Guide for Incoming Cabinet Secretaries Agency Transition Guide A Guide for Cabinet Secretaries and Agency Leaders Preparing for the 2017 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey NEWS Trump fumes over Senate Democrats’ stalling tactics on nominees The Daily Signal / September 11, 2018 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