Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Preparing for the Presidency Running the U.S. government is one of the world’s most challenging jobs, yet there’s only a small window of time after the election to get ready, so presidential transition activities should start much sooner. The fourth video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series describes the role of the presidential transition process in preparing a president-elect to run the country or continue into a second term. Watch the newly released video to learn more, including why it’s vital to start the transition process months before the election is even held. Watch Blog May 9, 2024 Lessons on Equitable and Effective AI for Public Health The Partnership for Public Service, in collaboration with the Boston Consulting Group, convened senior federal health leaders for a panel and roundtable conversation on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence, or GenAI, to improve agency operations and public health service delivery. Leaders of public sector health organizations valued privacy, equity and accuracy well before… Listen Blog April 29, 2024 10 ways to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week 2024 Public servants are the foundation and backbone of our country, and Public Service Recognition Week 2024 offers us a chance to recognize and reflect on all their hard work and accomplishments. Here are 10 ways you can celebrate public servants this year: 1. Spread the word about PSRW using the Partnership’s toolkit. Our toolkit makes… Listen Blog April 25, 2024 How enterprise risk managers can help federal agencies implement artificial intelligence guidance Recently, the federal government has issued guidance, frameworks and an executive order tied to the management of artificial intelligence risks. Enterprise Risk Management, or ERM, supports the strategic and operational responsibilities of agency leaders in meeting these standards. In January, the Partnership for Public Service hosted an event with Deloitte & Touche LLP on this… Listen Video April 9, 2024 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Why Do We Pay Taxes? In the first video of season two of the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel joins us to talk about why we need to pay taxes and where the money goes. Watch now to learn about the on-again, off-again early days of taxation and the many benefits and services our taxes pay… Watch Blog April 2, 2024 Perspectives on the ethical use of artificial intelligence in government The Partnership for Public Service, in collaboration with the IBM Center for the Business of Government, convened federal service delivery leaders for a roundtable conversation on ethical artificial intelligence and benefits delivery. During the conversation, we heard from a range of leaders on how they are approaching the possibilities and challenges AI presents for government…. Listen Blog March 27, 2024 How leaders can get comfortable with accountability Accountability can be a scary word for federal leaders. We often associate the word with audits and “gotcha” exercises, but accountability is so much more than that. In fact, government supervisors need to embrace and get comfortable with accountability if they want to be effective at leading people and achieving results. Let’s look at the… Listen Blog March 26, 2024 Reflections on the impact of our Federal Advisor Certificate Program In different student services roles at various higher education institutions, I have supported students searching for federal internships in the Washington, D.C., area. Yet despite my connection to, and experience working with, federal employees, the process of advising students on how to find government jobs felt entirely overwhelming. How the Partnership is helping campus… Listen Blog March 19, 2024 Building a people-first government: 15 years of the Federal Human Capital Collaborative Fifteen years ago this month, the Partnership for Public Service’s Federal Human Capital Collaborative convened for the first time to help agency human capital leaders solve their biggest challenges and transform the way government works. Today, the chief human capital officers and federal HR leaders who have joined the Collaborative help set and carry out… Listen Blog March 18, 2024 Talking artificial intelligence at the 2024 Senior Executive Leadership Summit This year’s Senior Executive Leadership Summit addressed, along with other leadership topics, a complex subject that provides countless opportunities for our government: artificial intelligence. During one breakout session, “Generative AI: Making it Real,” speakers highlighted the importance of educating federal workers at all levels on what AI is and how to use it properly—for example,… Listen Blog March 15, 2024 How civic learning can inspire future generations of public servants Students, teachers and community members across the country have been participating in hundreds of events to recognize Civic Learning Week. This annual event raises awareness about how “civic learning is needed to ensure each and every person across this country has the necessary tools to engage as members of our self-governing society.” Civic engagement can… Listen
