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The Center for Presidential Transition® shares new resources for the 2024 transition cycle

Visit our the website to find updated versions of the Presidential Transition Guide and Agency Transition Guide, a new data visualization that draws on information from our Political Appointee Tracker, posts on the Center’s blog featuring real-time analysis of transition and second-term planning and execution, and a timeline of transition milestones and statutory deadlines.

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February 22, 2024

Layered Leadership

Examining How Political Appointments Stack Up at Federal Agencies

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January 25, 2024

Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Preparing for the Presidency

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January 14, 2024

How we can stop shortchanging taxpayers and ensure agencies use resources wisely

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March 06, 2024

Talking, taking credit and storytelling: How agencies can build trust with their workforce and the public

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March 01, 2024

A case for foresight

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February 28, 2024

The value of communication in sharing success

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Emerging HR Leaders Forum

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