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Why the transition isn’t over: What’s next for the Biden administration

To mark the first 100 days of President Biden’s administration, the Center for Presidential Transition and the University of Virginia’s Miller Center co-hosted an event, entitled “Why the Transition isn’t Over: A Look at What’s Next for the Biden Administration,” featuring a bipartisan panel of former senior administration officials. The panelists discussed their experiences working on presidential transitions and gave insights into a new administration’s first 100 days.

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The leadership role of the Cabinet secretary and deputy secretary

Cabinet secretaries and deputy secretaries play an important role in advising the president and developing the vision for their departments. The Center for Presidential Transition has refreshed several guides which outline best practices for new secretaries and deputy secretaries to follow when they take office.

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Managing communications amid new leadership

Last month, the Federal Communicators Network and the Partnership hosted a panel series, “Managing Communications Amid New Leadership,” with communications experts from across government. For tips on helping your agency transition to new leadership, check out highlights from the three panels on social media, website content and preparing incoming leaders for their new roles.

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An inside look at the presidential appointment process

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.

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How past presidents overcame challenging transitions

No matter which candidate wins the election, the 2020-2021 presidential transition will come during a challenging time. On three recent episodes of Transition Lab, we looked at other difficult transitions, including those of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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