The Biden administration, like each one before it, faces high expectations, unexpected crises, and a plethora of recommendations for policy direction.

Last fall, Guidehouse and American University School of Public Affairs hosted a special Mission is Possible Podcast Series – Presidential Transitions in the National Security Sector.

Over the coming weeks, we will continue to explore themes from those podcasts, as well as other recommendations from those who have served in government leadership roles and those who have supported government agencies, to provide recommendations for how to implement lasting, influential change.   

To frame the discussion, we asked the authors to respond to the following: “The new administration has established a robust policy agenda. As an experienced federal leader, what are your recommendations for what they can do to successfully implement their direction?” Their responses are below.