Insights Drawing from our work with tens of thousands of leaders along with data from our 360 assessment tool, we publish original insights, commentary on best practices and policy recommendations to strengthen public service leadership. Research Our research on public service leadership offers forward-thinking solutions, data-driven insights and actionable recommendations that help leaders address current challenges facing the federal workforce. Thumbnail for LeadHERship in the Federal Government: How Women Lead Series Introduction none LeadHERship in the Federal Government: How Women Lead Series Introduction After two years of data collection, we examined the differences and similarities between how women and men understand and experience their roles as public service leaders, exploring the intersections between race, ethnicity and gender in public service leadership. Thumbnail for Trust in Government Summary for Leaders none Trust in Government Summary for Leaders Only 4 in 10 Americans say they trust the federal government to do what is right at least some of the time, according to a national survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service and Freedman Consulting. Thumbnail for Leading Together: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Leadership Type and Employee Engagement Publication Leading Together: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Leadership Type and Employee Engagement One of the most critical elements of employee engagement is leadership. This exploratory analysis by the Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition® and Boston… Thumbnail for Agency Performance Dashboard none Agency Performance Dashboard The Agency Performance Dashboard offers a critical snapshot of agency operations in an easily digestible visual format. Featured topics include personnel numbers, employee demographics, political appointments, employee engagement scores, information technology maturity and social media engagement. Thumbnail for Leading with Experience Publication Leading with Experience A Framework for Customer-Focused Leadership in Government Good leadership enables our government to more effectively respond to public needs. The Partnership for Public Service and Maximus Federal address how individual leaders can… Thumbnail for Do federal civil servants trust the government? Blog Do federal civil servants trust the government? The Partnership, with support from Deloitte, is working to better understand federal workforce trust in government and what agencies and administrations can do to improve… Commentary We are at the forefront of identifying key leadership principles and developing best practices in government. Our various publications highlight the importance of value-driven leadership and demonstrate how public servant leaders can increase their influence and effectiveness to better serve the public. “A Nonpartisan Model for Developing Public Service Leaders” Read our article in the Harvard Business Review. “Leading in Government Demands the Stewardship of Public Trust” Read our article in the MIT Sloan Management Review. A new standard for government leaders Leading in the federal government is a unique and complicated challenge. The Partnership has created the Public Service Leadership Model to help government leaders evaluate… Public Service Leadership Model: Quick links resource guide Becoming a stronger leader can seem like a daunting task. While it takes hard work and dedication, it’s helpful to break down that ultimate goal… How to maximize your 360 assessment experience 360 assessments are critical tools to help leaders understand their performance. However, receiving a significant amount of feedback from others can be overwhelming. Policy Our country, facing a host of serious domestic and international challenges, needs federal leaders who are capable of dealing with current problems and those looming on the horizon. The administration, agencies and Congress have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build on recent innovations and set the government on a sustained path to renewal. Thumbnail for Our Vision for a Better Government Our Vision for a Better Government Read our recommendations to policymakers to ensure the people in charge of government agencies are capable, responsive and committed to the public good. Multimedia We gather unique perspectives on public service leadership from experienced and qualified leadership luminaries—from our Government Leadership Advisory Council to our executive coaches and facilitators. Podcasts Thumbnail for What Makes a Public Service Leader? What Makes a Public Service Leader? Washington Post journalist Lillian Cunningham joins co-hosts Loren DeJonge Schulman and Rachel Klein-Kircher for a conversation on how to lead in government during normal times and times of crisis, as well as why the study of public service leadership is critical for our nation’s public servants. Cunningham is the creator and host of The Post’s “Presidential,” “Constitutional” and “Moonrise” podcasts. As an editor and reporter of the newspaper’s “On Leadership” section that explores leadership and management challenges in the public and private sectors. Thumbnail for Leading the Way Toward a Better Government Leading the Way Toward a Better Government Bob McDonald, former secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Andrew Marshall, vice president of leadership development at the Partnership for Public Service, discuss why good leaders are the key to a good government. McDonald and Marshall discuss leading in the public sector versus the private sector, the impact and evolution of the Partnership’s leadership development work and how strong leaders can help rebuild public trust in our most important democratic institution. Thumbnail for Maintaining Morale During a Crisis Maintaining Morale During a Crisis Former U.S. Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen led the U.S. response to some of the most challenging modern crises including Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Allen discusses how he kept morale high when communicating with disaster recovery teams, media and the country during times of panic. Videos Thumbnail for The Importance of the Public Service Leadership Institute The Importance of the Public Service Leadership Institute Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland discusses the importance of the Public Service Leadership Institute, Thumbnail for Government Leadership Advisory Council on Crisis Leadership Government Leadership Advisory Council on Crisis Leadership Members of our Government Leadership Advisory Council discuss how leaders of organizations can effectively respond to crises, focusing on the importance of good communication and sound workforce management strategies. Thumbnail for Reflections on the Stewardship of Public Trust Reflections on the Stewardship of Public Trust Stewardship of the Public Trust is one of the two core values of the Partnership’s Public Service Leadership Model. In this video, former government leaders and leadership experts share what stewardship means to them. Thumbnail for General Les Lyles on his leadership journey General Les Lyles on his leadership journey Les Lyles, former general and vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force and a Partnership board member, reflects on his public service career in the military and the lessons he learned about leadership along the way. Thumbnail for Sally Jewell discusses essential traits for successful government leaders Sally Jewell discusses essential traits for successful government leaders Sally Jewell, former secretary of the Department of Interior, weighs in on best practices and characteristics.
