McKinsey has joined with nonpartisan organizations to guide more than 40 presidential, gubernatorial, cabinet officer, and mayoral transitions over the last 70 years.
What we achieved together
Counseled new leaders through early-stage mobilization of their priorities
Identified and built office capabilities rapidly and effectively
Supported the redesign of leadership structures, including creating the chief of staff role, and adding chief transformation officer to leadership structures
Provided analytical support to office-specific initiatives, such as analyzing disparities across race and income
How we did it
Bring diverse transition experience to presidents, governors, mayors, and cabinet officials, sharing best practices from both government and private-sector leadership transitions
Write best practice playbooks, such as organizational structures in the first 100 days of a first or second term, IT transformations, and processes for redesigning leadership structures
Create seminars and training resources to support crisis resilience and response
Train teams in skill-based practices, including vetting processes, performance management, and agency reviews
US Federal Government Transitions
We have supported dozens of federal transitions, and over the last 70 years have gathered insights to help federal leaders set up an effective government, tackle their highest priorities, and improve the lives of their constituents.
US State Government Transitions
Our Government Transitions offers a comprehensive set of resources to support state and local government leaders.
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Page content sources include McKinsey and “Behind the Scenes: the McKinsey Report,” Time Magazine, January 12, 1953