NGA's Office of Management Consulting and Training (OMCT) sponsored a webcast for governors' staff and governors' spouses' staff on the topic of transitioning out of office. This webcast was offered in light of the record number of gubernatorial elections in 2010 and the large class of governors leaving office. Transitioning out of office is a unique stage in the lifecycle of a governor's administration and having the right tools and information can help make this transition as smooth and successful as possible.
Presentation:
- "Lessons Learned on Transitioning Out" (PDF), Bill Leighty, former chief of staff to Virginia Governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine
Discussion Topics:
- Working as a team to secure a strong finish and positive legacy for the governor's office
- Managing gubernatorial records of the outgoing administration
- Preparing for the incoming administration
- Working during the campaign season
- Making the personal transition
Related Resources on the Transition Out:
- "Orchestrating the Final Year" (PDF), February 2010 Presentation by Cynthia Eisenhauer, former chief of staff to Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack
- Best Practices for Transition Out of Office (2006)
- The Commissioning of Official Governor Portraits: An Overview of Selected Governors (2005)
- The Departing Governor (1998)
- Governors' Legacy Projects - Information Sheet (2005)
- Orchestrating the Final Year in Office: Challenges & Guidance for Agency Directors (2009)
Resources on the Transition In and Governing While Running for Reelection:
- The Life Cycle of an Administration: Critical Stages for Special Reviews (2007)
- Briefing Documents on Transition (2006)
- Transition and The New Governor: A Planning Guide (1998)
- Campaign to Win, Prepare to Govern (2010)
- Management Challenges for the New Governor: Hurdles to Clear and Where to Find Help (2004)
- Governing While Running for Re-Election (2006)
- Scheduling During a Campaign Year (2007)
Additional Information: The NGA Office of Management Consulting & Training (OMCT) has an extensive research library of state sample documents (checklists, legacy books, briefing books) and other resources available to governors and their staff members. For more information and to obtain these services, governors' staff should please contact Nikki Guilford, Director of OMCT at 202/624-5422.
