Joining the Partnership for Public Service turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made in my professional life Executive Vice President Meroe Park reminisces on her time at the Partnership, and how our mission and people made it such a great place to work. Read More
How leadership development can foster inclusivity: Q&A with a Preparing to Lead graduate Thushara Wijetilaka, a recent graduate of Preparing to Lead and a member of the deaf community, spoke with the Partnership about the benefits of this program, including the leadership skills she developed and the flexibility of the virtual sessions. Read More
Innovation is essential – why is it so difficult to spread what works? Innovation is crucial for effective public service, yet numerous barriers prevent innovative ideas from spreading across government. In part one of this innovation series, we’re identifying these barriers, so we can figure out how to move forward. Read More
The key to transforming federal IT? It’s leadership, not technology. Monica Thakrar, a coach in the Partnership’s Federal IT Leaders program, explains why IT professionals should focus on developing their leadership skills. Read More
Acquisition professionals get motivated to manage Participants in the spring 2019 Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals program focused on motivating and managing others in their most recent session. See what lessons they learned through activities including an alumni panel and “Shark Tank” experience. Read More
The value of our leadership development programs: Perspectives from a two-time participant Read this Q&A with Lawrence Chambers, a graduate of our Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals and a current participant in the Excellence in Government Fellows program, to see how these programs have helped him develop his leadership skills. Read More
Public Service Leadership Model: Quick links resource guide Becoming a stronger leader can seem like a daunting task. While it takes hard work and dedication, it’s helpful to break down that ultimate goal into small, daily tasks. Learn how to use our Public Service Leadership Model and our list of resources to make becoming a better leader more manageable. Read More
Celebrating 30 years of the Excellence in Government Fellows Alumni of the Excellence in Government Fellows program attended a professional development conference at the Partnership to celebrate the program’s 30th anniversary. During a day of networking and learning, alumni advanced their leadership skills during sessions with government leaders, EIG coaches and Partnership staff. Read this post to see the most important lessons alumni learned. Read More
Renewing the call to public service Max Stier, president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service, recently attended the Aspen Ideas Festival, where he participated in a panel discussion titled “Renewing the Call to Public Service.” Read about the ideas he shared during the session. Read More
A new standard for government leaders Leading in the federal government is a unique and complicated challenge. The Partnership has created the Public Service Leadership Model to help government leaders evaluate their performance, assess their progress and chart a course to reach their leadership potential. Learn more about the model and how individuals, teams and agencies can use it to strengthen our government. Read More
