Evans Inc. Releases Comprehensive Playbook to Help Federal Managers Navigate Leadership Transitions
Evans Inc., a leading federal workforce enablement partner, proudly announces the release of its newest white paper: From Disruption to Direction: The Federal Transition Playbook. This release provides federal program managers with practical tools to maintain operational stability and mission delivery during leadership changes — a critical challenge facing agencies across government.
Drawing from 20 years of federal experience across 12+ agencies, Evans has developed this playbook for mid-level managers who serve as the essential bridge between shifting directives and daily operations. The resource addresses how to preserve institutional knowledge, maintain critical operations, and brief new leaders without losing mission momentum during transitions.
“Federal agencies can’t afford to lose operational capacity every time leadership changes,” said Bob Etris, Managing Partner at Evans Inc. “This playbook gives program managers the tools they need to keep missions running while new leaders get up to speed.”
Practical Tools for Real Federal Challenges
The Evans playbook provides immediately actionable resources developed through hands-on federal implementation work. The guide identifies five essential components for maintaining operational stability: Mission-Critical Functions & Risk Planning, Institutional Knowledge Preservation, Effective Communication Protocols, Team Stability & Manager Support, and Sustainment Processes.
Key features of the playbook:
- Ready-to-use templates including Service Continuity Matrix and Critical Knowledge Interview Guide
- Proven methodologies tested across multiple federal agencies
- Practical guidance for preserving institutional knowledge before it walks out the door
- Communication protocols that keep stakeholders informed during uncertainty
- Risk planning frameworks to identify and mitigate transition vulnerabilities
The playbook also includes a Federal Transition Management Toolkit with working templates and guides for immediate implementation.
Built from Federal Experience
Evans developed this playbook by distilling lessons learned from 20 years of helping federal agencies implement solutions and manage change while maintaining operational continuity. Each template and process has been tested in real federal environments where mission delivery cannot be interrupted.
“Federal managers need tools that work, not theories that sit on a shelf.” said Shashuana Littlejohn, Senior Principal of Leadership Development at Evans and co-author of the playbook. “That’s why we included ‘Ideas to Action’ sections – structured, scenario-based guidance designed for immediate application. Transitions are messy, but with the right frameworks, federal teams can navigate that complexity with focus and agility while keeping their missions moving forward.”
Download the Federal Transition Playbook: https://evansinc.com/white-paper/from-disruption-to-direction-the-federal-transition-playbook/
