Report & Publication
August 15, 2024

Ready to Act

The time before and after a presidential election typically brings shifts in agency dynamics and personnel. Career civil servants must work to support the continuity of government and some senior career executives will be called on to serve temporarily in key positions previously held by political appointees to ensure that agency priorities are met.

For senior career executives stepping in to serve as acting officials during a transition of leadership or administration, the Partnership for Public Service offers Ready to Act. This 90-minute seminar is designed to help leaders prepare for and understand what to expect in their temporary new roles.

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