<span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> d’Ombrain examines the role of the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary of the Cabinet in his responsibilities for managing the transition of government. Topics include: the history of preparing for federal transitions; the key points for ensuring a successful transition; a walk-through of the different phases involved in a transition; and, the substance and presentation of transition briefings. This paper was prepared by a former Assistant Secretary of Machinery of Government at PCO, and is suited for those seeking a view of transition from a senior and experienced practitioner at the centre of government. | <span style="color: #20515F">'''''Summary''''':</span> d’Ombrain examines the role of the Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary of the Cabinet in his responsibilities for managing the transition of government. Topics include: the history of preparing for federal transitions; the key points for ensuring a successful transition; a walk-through of the different phases involved in a transition; and, the substance and presentation of transition briefings. This paper was prepared by a former Assistant Secretary of Machinery of Government at PCO, and is suited for those seeking a view of transition from a senior and experienced practitioner at the centre of government. |