Guidance for the Partnership community and the public on our response to the coronavirus

The ability of federal leaders to respond to large-scale challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is core to the Partnership’s mission: that our government matters. In these unprecedented times, we remain committed to supporting our nation’s civil servants as they respond to this public health crisis.  

While the ultimate impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the federal government and the Partnership’s work is still unclear, we continue to monitor the global spread of this virus, as well as a range of government agency and industry responses, so we can make informed decisions and replicate best practices.  

We care about the health of our employees and have distributed information to help our employees identify ways they can help protect themselves. 

We are reviewing program operations, staffing plans and resources and are currently planning for a variety of scenarios. We will update this page as decisions are made. 

For all public health and COVID-19 related questions, please check with the CDC and your city or county government public health authorities.

Training Programs Status

All training programs for the foreseeable future will be virtual.

Events and Roundtables Status

Please note this guidance may change quickly in response to developing events, and that while we will strive to keep this page updated there may be gaps before we can share more information publicly about our internal protocols. We also encourage you to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook where we will be providing regular updates.  If you have any other questions about Partnership programming or our approach, please contact us. 

Resources

Ready to Return to the Workplace: 25 Prompts for Agency Leaders

As preparations continue for a full return to workplaces, agency leaders have a wide range of enterprise issues to consider. The Partnership developed 25 prompts, drawn from leaders across the government, to supplement planning for a return to the workplace.

Download the checklist

Podcast: Leadership in Times of Turmoil

Four-star Admiral James Stavridis and former General Motors CEO Dan Akerson distinguished themselves as exceptional leaders during times of crisis. Join us on Transition Lab to learn how effective leaders operate during times of uncertainty. Stavridis and Akerson discuss how public and private sector leaders can navigate the challenges posed by the coronavirus.

Podcast: Managing a Presidential Transition During a National Crisis

Stephanie Cutter, spokesperson for the Obama-Biden transition in 2008 and nationally recognized communications strategist, shares her perspective on managing the Obama-Biden transition during the global financial crisis. Cutter shares how the communications team positioned then president-elect Barack Obama in the public eye, how the team approached the economic crisis and how they managed the period from election to Inauguration Day.