Scott D. Pattison

Recent Articles

• Branding for Excellence
• Oct 25, 2006
• Creating a brand could help public-sector managers improve performance, create a culture of excellence and impel everyone working for the agency to think about their core mission.

• Managing Through a Transition
• Aug 23, 2006
• After an election, it is critical to prime your staff for a transition. Otherwise, anxious public employees will give more sway to rumors.

• A Little Financial Training Goes a Long Way
• Jun 14, 2006
• Senior officials in state and local government are understandably appointed for their subject-matter expertise, but they should have some basic financial management skills as well.

• Eliminating Silos in Government
• Apr 5, 2006
• The problem with silos is that they cause people to ignore the big picture, and instead, focus insularly.