Federal leaders have initiated transformation efforts to tackle complex organizational challenges. Some have produced meaningful change, while many have not. To help agency leaders address these challenges, we offer six tips to help drive successful transformations.
As America celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, take a look at former Sammies winners whose advancements in federal service embody the spirit of the suffrage movement.
When the presidential campaign ends, the winning candidate will immediately face the challenge of filling top-level political appointments. In three episodes of “Transition Lab,” host David Marchick has covered the appointment process, exploring the many factors that influence how presidents fill key positions.
The Partnership and Booz Allen Hamilton hosted a workshop to discuss the state of artificial intelligence in government as well as a range of issues that agencies should consider as they look to adopt this technology.
In May, we sent a survey to federal employees asking them why they are drawn to public service. For many of the federal employees who responded, one motivation stands above the rest: the desire to give back.
Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, participated in a panel discussion titled “Taking Action to Advance Service in America” at an event hosted by the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service. Read about the ideas he and the other panelists shared during the session.
After more than 75,000 votes, the results of the 2020 Service to America Medals People’s Choice award are in. This year’s winners are recognized for their work launching the Treasury Department’s Mentor-Protégé Program.
Federal, state and local governments can use artificial intelligence in all phases of disaster resilience, according to the “Into the Storm” issue brief published by the Partnership and Microsoft. At a release event for the report, experts discussed the basic principles disaster resilience officials should keep in mind when considering the use of AI.
In order to work well with our colleagues, we need to ask ourselves regularly, “How well am I communicating?” Building these three communication skills will help you work with others more effectively.
While the federal government uses a merit system to ensure fairness in hiring, pay and promotions, federal employees of color still face a biased system. A look at the data shows that people of color hold a smaller percentage of professional or senior-level positions than their percentage of the workforce.