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Happy 60th anniversary to the Federal Executive Boards
11/10/2021Since 1961, Federal Executive Boards have fostered key partnerships in government by providing a space for communication and coordination among…
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Why federal-state partnerships are key to addressing California’s natural disasters and emergencies
10/15/2021Currently, California is grappling with an intense wildfire season, severe drought and a major oil spill. Federal-state partnerships are essential to designing effective and…
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Why we can’t afford another government shutdown
09/29/2021Government shutdowns—or lapses in appropriations—are complicated to understand and hard to defend. Our federal elected officials are entrusted by the American public to…
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New insights on building a bold agency strategic plan
09/24/2021On Sept. 8, the Partnership for Public Service and Grant Thornton hosted a virtual event to announce the publication of “Meeting the Moment: Tips…
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Three lessons to make government work better now and in the future
05/18/2021There are many ways to improve government, some complex and difficult, and some very basic. As we navigate today’s heightened social and political tensions and…
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Five best practices to improve your strategic planning process
05/17/2021One year after a presidential inauguration, federal agencies release new strategic plans. These plans lay out agency goals and priorities, identify how they will…
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Assessing the Biden administration’s first 100 days
04/30/2021The Biden administration encountered historic challenges during its first 100 days in office: a global pandemic, economic turmoil and the need to coordinate a…
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Building resilience by keeping your W.I.T.S.—workforce, innovation, technology and security— about you
03/25/2021The COVID-19 pandemic has upended normal government operations. But it has also presented opportunities to build a more resilient government, and rethink how agencies…
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Building state-federal partnerships in California during COVID-19
09/11/2020Intergovernmental collaboration has helped California respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. One notable success story is a new task force called California Federal Partners for…
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Bringing the Partnership to the West Coast
09/10/2020Since 2001, the Partnership for Public Service has transformed the way government works by delivering leadership development programs, increasing employee engagement and helping agencies recruit top talent…