Periagoge
Scenario

When political appointments clash with merit-based management

I have been running this county department for three years and the new commissioners want me to fire two employees who I know are competent but they donated to the wrong candidates.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are being forced to choose between political survival and protecting your team from partisan retaliation.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Government — Public Administration?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.