Powershift: A guide through the critical timeframe between Election Day and taking office.

by Marco Lowe

Most people do not think that much of the 60+ days between Election Day and inauguration. But it is this period when an incoming elected official makes their two most important hiring a team and setting the course for their term. Powershift is a step-by-step guide for newly elected officials, at all levels, and their teams to navigate this harried, critical time. The book Setting up a staff to carry out the work of the transition. Assembling a transition team to advise the effort. Maximizing the potential of outreach meetings. Creating a communications plan. Proactive ethics preparation to avoid conflicts before they happen. Building an office structure for after taking office. Staffing the office and the departments under the elected official with the best team possible. Designing a 100 Day Agenda. Setting an agenda for the entire term.

73 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 6, 2020

Reviews

[Jesse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical, straight-forward and clear look at one of the most complex and valuable parts of our democratic process - the transition of power. And it’s laced with humor!