Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Preparing for the Presidency Running the U.S. government is one of the world’s most challenging jobs, yet there’s only a small window of time after the election to get ready, so presidential transition activities should start much sooner. The fourth video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series describes the role of the presidential transition process in preparing a president-elect to run the country or continue into a second term. Watch the newly released video to learn more, including why it’s vital to start the transition process months before the election is even held. Watch Video January 25, 2024 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Preparing for the Presidency Running the U.S. government is one of the world’s most challenging jobs, yet there’s only a small window of time after the election to get ready, so presidential transition activities should start much sooner. The fourth video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series describes the role of the presidential transition process in preparing a… Watch Report August 16, 2023 Presidential Transitions are a Perilous Moment for National Security History can provide lessons for future administrations to prepare for unforeseen crises. More Report April 25, 2023 Effective presidential transitions can earn the public’s trust Almost half of Americans are unsure a 2024 transition would be peaceful Presidential transitions can only be effective if the public trus... More Video January 21, 2022 The 2020-21 Presidential Transition Report Release Event Join the Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for the release of a new report focused on the lessons learned during the 2020-21 presidential transition and an engaging panel discussion. Read the full report here: https://presidentialtransition.org/publications/2020-21-lessons-learned/ Watch Report January 7, 2022 Joe Biden’s First Year in Office: Nominations and Confirmations The Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition has been tracking Senate-confirmed presidential appointments sinc... More Video December 3, 2021 The Presidential Transition- Explained Watch Report September 9, 2021 Pace of confirmations: How does Biden compare with previous presidents at the August recess? Presidents are responsible for about 4,000 political appointments, about 1,200 of which require Senate confirmation. This paper includes ... More Report August 9, 2021 Unconfirmed: Why reducing the number of senate-confirmed positions can make government more effective Using appointments data from the Political Appointee Tracker compiled by the Partnership for Public Service and The Washington ... More Video April 22, 2021 Why The Transition Isn’t Over: A Look At What’s Next For The Biden Administration Watch Report January 15, 2021 President-elect Joe Biden’s First 100 Days Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Checklist In 2020, the United States experienced a series of reckonings, from continued racial injustice to the devastating but unequal impact of t... More
