Working together, we can build a stronger government Valerie Smith Boyd, the new Center for Presidential Transition director, discusses her public service career serving in the past three administrations and the importance of unity in government. Read More
Two decades later: How lessons from the 9/11 Commission Report can help us improve the political appointment process and protect our national security The 9/11 Commission Report revealed our country’s flawed political appointment process and showed how slow Senate confirmations can imperil our national security. In the aftermath of 9/11, new laws were passed to address the report’s recommendations, but improvements can still be made to create a more efficient Senate confirmation process. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
President Biden’s Cabinet and Cabinet-level appointments: The first 35 days The quick confirmation of Cabinet secretaries and Cabinet-level agency leaders is essential for a new administration to address the country’s urgent needs. We examine the slower-than-usual confirmation of Biden’s appointees a month into his presidency and place the new administrations appointment record in historical context. Read More
COVID-19’s impact on the 2020 presidential transition The pandemic has impacted how the Biden-Harris team will make critical policy, budgetary and personnel decisions in the lead-up to Inauguration Day and early in the new administration’s first term. Read More
What is the presidential transition process? Presidents-elect, transition teams, outgoing administrations and federal agencies play key roles in the presidential transition process. Learn the steps that guide how new administrations prepare to take office. Read More
The main responsibilities of a presidential transition team Presidential candidates rely on their transition teams to manage critical pre-election and post-election responsibilities. On the Transition Lab podcast, host Dave Marchick spoke to members of past transition teams to learn more about their roles. Read More
A unique opportunity for more diverse representation in government After Election Day, first- and second-term administrations have an opportunity to better diversify leadership in the federal government by filling thousands of top management positions. Read More
