Partnership for Public Service research: A year in review In staying true to our mission of building a better government and a stronger democracy, we highlighted some of our favorite reports from the past year and reflected on the lessons learned and knowledge gained. Read More
Announcing the Partnership’s Research Advisory Council To ensure that our research is relevant, accessible and effective, the Partnership has brought together a group of experts from the public, private and nonprofit sectors to form a Research Advisory Council. Read More
How a shift in data operations helped California better serve people during the pandemic In 2016, the California Health and Human Services Agency began merging data from disparate programs on a single platform, using standard data categories and definitions. This shift enabled the agency to respond more effectively and efficiently when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Read More
How the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overcame COVID-19 data challenges When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, the federal government struggled to collect accurate, comprehensive and timely disease data. To overcome this obstacle, a unit within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—the Situational Awareness team—worked around the clock to create more effective data collection processes that the CDC leadership and agency partners needed to make informed decisions. Read More
From strategic plans to strategic results: Key tips for federal agencies In a recent workshop series, federal leaders discussed best practices that agencies could use as they prepare to submit their strategic plans for fiscal years 2022-2026. To implement strategic plans that deliver results, agencies must proactively communicate their plans to staff, integrate the plan into key processes, and regularly track progress on achieving the plan’s goals. Read More
6 recommendations to improve the federal government’s COVID-19 public health surveillance system Health crises like COVID-19 require a strong public health surveillance system that enables leaders to collect, analyze and interpret critical data about the prevalence and spread of disease. In the recent “Retracing Steps” report, the Partnership offered several recommendations for federal leaders to improve their efforts in this area. Read More
Happy 60th anniversary to the Federal Executive Boards Since 1961, Federal Executive Boards have fostered key partnerships in government by providing a space for communication and coordination among federal agencies outside the Washington, D.C., area. As they mark their 60th anniversary, we are highlighting some recent ways in which the boards have helped federal workers better serve the public, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Why federal-state partnerships are key to addressing California’s natural disasters and emergencies As California’s climate and environmental crises continue to intensify, increased coordination between federal and state agencies will be essential. To help the state better address these critical issues, we offer key recommendations for bolstering collaboration across agencies, between levels of government, and with organizations in both the private and nonprofit sectors. Read More
Why we can’t afford another government shutdown Shutdowns and continuing resolutions hurt the people this country serves, yet they have become far too common. Partnership Executive Vice President James-Christian Blockwood discusses the harmful effects of shutdowns on critical work , such as strategic planning, and shares solutions to avoiding future shutdowns. Read More
New insights on building a bold agency strategic plan On Sept. 8, the Partnership and Grant Thornton hosted a virtual event to announce the publication of “Meeting the Moment: Tips for Building Bold Strategic Plans and Turning Them into Results.” During the event, members of the project team outlined the practical steps agency strategic planners can take to create useful plans that drive results. Read More
