Updated Management

Harris concession opens agencies to Trump—if he opts in

The president-elect typically sends teams into federal agencies to receive briefings and set priorities, but Trump needs to take another step first.

Management

An agency-by-agency look at Trump's plan to overhaul government

The president-elect's vision will lead to sweeping changes at federal agencies and the employees who work in them.

Management

How government leaders can maintain momentum amidst changing administrations

COMMENTARY | These recommendations may help maximize your time in a leadership role.

News

Presidential election too close to call after Election Day

The presidential candidates have campaigned on polar opposite plans for federal employees.

Management

Agencies have completed their pre-election transition briefings. Trump may still not get them on time.

The former president is still sidestepping the government's transition process, and if he wins that could cause roadblocks as he seeks to take control of agencies.

Tech

Former federal tech leaders share transition wisdom ahead of 2024 election

Despite changing administrations, experts say technology priorities remain constant while emphasizing importance of communication and workforce development.

Management

Why Trump potentially sidestepping normal political appointee screening is raising concerns

The former president likely has the authority to take steps outlined by his team, but experts say they raise national security red flags.

Management

Democrats, stakeholders continue to warn Trump won't be ready to govern without transition participation

Presidential transitions are built for joint communication to prepare agencies and their potential new leaders, but Trump is so far sidestepping that process.

Management

Trump’s refusal, so far, of transition assistance creates a ‘real risk’ for government continuity

The Harris campaign has reached agreements with GSA and the White House on presidential transition preparations.

Management

Both Harris and Trump are historically behind on presidential transition planning

GSA is beginning to provide office space and information technology support to the candidates, who have both just recently named the heads of their transition teams.

Management

Federal agencies are ramping up efforts to prepare for a presidential transition

The White House and agency councils are meeting to prepare for a potential transfer of power, though Trump has yet to name a transition director.

Exclusive Workforce

State Dept. hopeful even a Trump administration would continue its hiring and reform efforts

Trump appointees clashed with the foreign service in his first term, but top official hopes to sell them on taking a new path if he is re-elected.

Management

Agencies would see sped up transition timelines and more resources for career officials under bipartisan bill

The Senate measure would mark the latest in a series of updates to make presidential transitions more orderly and efficient.

Management

You can now easily search through every executive in federal government

A modernized 'Plum Book' will provide more updated, accurate information on top agency officials.

Oversight

The Jan. 6 Committee Report and the Legacy of the Insurrection

Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to discuss the work of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

Management

The Presidential Transition Law is Getting an Update

“Transitions are not just about measuring the drapes,” said one expert.

Management

Lawmakers Take Another Step Toward Avoiding the Chaos of the Last Presidential Transition

A bill would require transition resources to go to both sides if there is a time period when the election results are in doubt.  

Management

Jan. 6 Panel: Trump ‘Chose not to Act’ as the U.S. Capitol Underwent Attack

The former president ignored White House staff and advisers who urged the him to call off the riot.

Management

A New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Reform the Presidential Transition Process

The bill addresses issues raised during the highly unprecedented 2021 presidential transition.