PUBLIC SERVICE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE®

We develop effective government leaders

Our world-class training programs support all government leaders—from aspiring supervisors to senior executives and political appointees. For more than a decade, our programs have helped public service leaders strengthen their organizations and serve as stewards of public trust. 

Who We Are

The Partnership’s Public Service Leadership Institute® is the preeminent source of public service leadership programs, policies and perspectives. At the Institute, we envision dynamic and innovative government that meets the needs of all communities across the country. To realize this vision, the Institute seeks to develop public service leaders of integrity at the state and local levels who effectively serve our nation.

 

What We Do

State and local government leaders, who already shoulder vast responsibility, are increasingly being called upon to meet the needs of the public. In this moment, it is especially important that leaders recommit to public service values and to strengthening their leadership skills. The Partnership for Public Service is here to support state and local governments, which are integral to our democracy, so they can better serve their constituents.

 

The Institute has a long-standing track record of helping leaders at all levels of the workforce hone the skills unique to leading in government. We recognize that good leaders are fundamental to government’s ability to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. In a world of complex problems, effective public service leaders spark innovation and drive change, act as stewards of vital public resources and enable employee success, ensuring that government organizations across the U.S. meet the needs of those they serve. 

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🚀 Leadership Training

We offer leadership development programs for government leaders at all levels and areas of expertise. We also have tailored government solutions for teams and leaders that range from off-the-shelf training to fully customized programs.

Featured Leadership Programs:
  • Gov21: 21st Century Government Innovation Program
  • AI Government Leadership Program
  • Foundations in Public Service Leadership Program
  • Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals
  • Preparing to Lead

🖥️ eLearning Programs

Our eLearning platform combines the Partnership’s more than two-decade history supporting public servants with practical content that includes best-in-class adult learning—and specifically online learning—methodologies. 

Featured eLearning Programs:
  • Managing Change in the Moment
  • From Strategy to Action: Unlocking Employee Engagement in the Public Sector
  • Effective Practices for Intern Recruitment, Onboarding and Development
  • Leading with Your Values

🏛️ Government Solutions

Our customized and off-the-shelf trainings designed by subject matter experts help government offices achieve their distinct missions, address unique challenges and strengthen leadership and other interpersonal skills. 

Conference Details:
  • When: Sept. 16-18, 2025
  • Where: Partnership headquarters in Washington, D.C., or virtual via Airmeet
  • Conference Tracks: Back to Basics, Workforce Effectiveness, Tech and Data

🔎 Talent Acquisition

The Partnership works with agencies to develop custom programs ranging from half-day workshops to months-long engagements that meet specific sourcing, recruiting and hiring needs. Our approach draws on our experiences working with multiple agencies and hundreds of leaders across government.

Featured Leadership Programs:
  • Gov21: 21st Century Government Innovation Program
  • AI Government Leadership Program
  • Foundations in Public Service Leadership Program
  • Leadership Excellence for Acquisition Professionals
  • Preparing to Lead

🤝 Employee Engagement Services

We offer several types of services to help agencies engage their employees more effectively. We use quantitative and qualitative data to facilitate conversations that drive teams to action and work with leaders to establish norms and accountability mechanisms that ensure their plans are implemented.

Featured eLearning Programs:
  • Managing Change in the Moment
  • From Strategy to Action: Unlocking Employee Engagement in the Public Sector
  • Effective Practices for Intern Recruitment, Onboarding and Development
  • Leading with Your Values

💼 Intern and Early-Career Talent Programming

We offer services to support government agencies, job seekers and institutions of higher education with programming, resources and opportunities that open doors to public service and strengthen talent pipelines with mission-driven applicants.

Conference Details:
  • When: Sept. 16-18, 2025
  • Where: Partnership headquarters in Washington, D.C., or virtual via Airmeet
  • Conference Tracks: Back to Basics, Workforce Effectiveness, Tech and Data
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A model to strengthen leadership in state and local government

Hear from our Vice President of Public Service Leadership, Lauren Anstey, about how our Public Service Leadership Model provides a roadmap to both strengthen the skills and commit to the values that leaders need to tackle the unique challenges they face in state and local government. 

Interested in our programs? Let's get in touch!

Connect with us today for more information about our leadership development programs and other offerings for government employees.