PAVE: The People-Centered Roadmap for Government Transformation

Synopsis

In PAVE: The People-Centered Roadmap for Government Transformation, author Rosetta Carrington Lue offers a vital guide for government leaders aiming for genuine, lasting change. Moving beyond typical modernization efforts that prioritize systems and technology, this book argues that sustainable transformation hinges on the people tasked with implementing it. Drawing on extensive experience, Lue reveals why brilliant strategies often falter: agencies frequently overlook the human element of change, leading to disengaged staff, misaligned leadership, and a neglected organizational culture. To overcome these challenges, Lue introduces the PAVE framework—People. Action. Vision. Execution. This adaptable, public-sector-specific model provides a clear roadmap for building internal alignment, navigating resistance, and executing strategies with clarity and discipline. PAVE equips leaders to cultivate a change-ready culture, manage complex initiatives, and confidently drive results, ultimately paving the way for a more effective and resilient public sector centered on its most valuable asset: its people.