Program Structure

The program consists of up to 11 sessions over the course of 1 month. Each session is 1.5 hours long.

Political leaders may participate in one or more sessions focused on 11 different topics. Each of the 90-minute sessions emphasize the most relevant information that appointees need to do their jobs effectively. Participants will increase their expertise and executive skills by engaging in meaningful conversations with their peers and faculty, absorbing key lessons and best practices, and receiving critical resources needed to implement proven strategies. Political appointees may self-select into these sessions based on their responsibilities and interests.

For more information on specific modules, please see our brochure.

“The Partnership works across administrations to help senior executives and political appointees navigate the demands of government, providing support to the leaders of our most important democratic institution.”

—Karen Evans, chief information officer of the Department of Homeland Security, 2020-2021

Faculty

FACULTY

We’ve assembled a dynamic faculty of former political appointees and C-suite career executives. They are well positioned to share insights, lessons learned and ad­vice based on their experiences managing and leading com­plex federal organizations.

STAFF

Members from the Partnership staff will work with you throughout the program to ensure your experience goes smoothly.

Ready to Govern^® Resources

The Partnership’s Center for Presidential Transition has developed online resources for political appointees on priority topics to support their understanding of federal government processes, structures and relationships. These resources are informed by current and former political appointees and career executives lessons learned from government, in an effort to provide easily accessible and on demand materials for federal leaders.