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.
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The 2020-2021 presidential transition was the toughest in modern history. Our new report examines the planning and execution of this difficult transfer of power and provides a series of recommendations to support future peaceful presidential transitions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Public-private talent exchanges offer a number of benefits, yet the federal government has yet to realize their full potential. A new report aims to help federal agencies better understand the benefits and challenges of talent exchanges—and more effectively use them.
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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.
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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.
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Talent exchange programs can bolster the federal workforce and enable it to adapt to the vanguard of the private sector. We spoke with two civilian employees of the Navy who participated in the Defense Department’s Public-Private Talent Exchange and cited professional development as the biggest benefit of their six-month experience.
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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.
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