By Paul R. Lawrence and Mark A. Abramson
The two presumptive presidential candidates are now vetting vice presidential candidates. Putting together an entire administration is not too far off. Based on our experience over the last seven years in interviewing 65 top level political executives in the Obama Administration, we gained insights about the prior professional experiences of those we interviewed. We discussed how their prior positions prepared them for their current position. In particular, we looked for management experience that would prepare a them to be an effective political executive managing large government organizations. Continue reading “Beyond the Usual Suspects: Putting Together a Truly Diverse Administration”