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Who Is Your Boss?
Nuances of coaching business managers, managing stakeholders, and the differences between US independent schools and international schools.
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At Sage Consultancy we have a genuine desire to help support International School leaders and improve International Schools around the world.
Our Consultants regularly write articles on Finance, Facilities & Operations, Human Resources and School Leadership topics to support International school management to meet their goals and improve their practices
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Russell Cooke
- May 8
- 3 min
The School Business Office and AI
Insights from Russell Cooke, Managing Consultant at Sage Consultancy into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence.
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Jim Pugh
- May 8
- 3 min
Business Office Basics: The Board Dashboard
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
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Rhonda Norris
- Mar 26
- 4 min
Finalizing plans for Next School Year
Rhonda Norris stresses the importance at this time of year of optimizing your financial plans for next school year.
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Jim Pugh
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Business Office Basics: The Importance of Using a Long-Range Financial Model
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Russell Cooke
- Feb 22
- 3 min
How the Business Manager Supports Admissions in the Reenrollment Process
As tuition fees for next school year are set and the re-enrollment process starts again, Russell Cooke reflects on the importance of...
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Jim Pugh
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Business Office Basics: Know Your Audit, Part 2
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Ian Forster
- Jan 18
- 5 min
A Walk on the Wild Side
In the first article of the new year Senior Consultant Ian Forster brings his experience to bear in a lighthearted article touching upon...
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Jim Pugh
- Jan 18
- 3 min
Business Office Basics: Know Your Audit, Part 1
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Mark Temperley
- Dec 14, 2023
- 5 min
Going green – What school Business Managers need to know.
COP 28 has just finished with some commitments on reducing the reliance on fossil fuels, the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting...
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Jim Pugh
- Dec 14, 2023
- 2 min
Business Office Basics: The CFO’s Investment Committee Report
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
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Rhonda Norris
- Oct 27, 2023
- 4 min
Assessing Progress
In this month's article, our Senior Consultant Rhonda Norris encourages school leadership to take stock of how the school year is...
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Jim Pugh
- Oct 27, 2023
- 3 min
Business Office Basics: The Annual Capital Budget & The Multi-Year Plant Renewals Schedule
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Len Archer
- Sep 18, 2023
- 5 min
Transforming School Finance and Operations with AI: A New Era in Education Management
In this month's article, our Senior Consultant Len Archer encourages school leadership to assess the possibilities of using artificial...
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Jim Pugh
- Sep 17, 2023
- 4 min
Business Office Basics: Financial Equilibrium
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
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Jim Pugh
- Aug 21, 2023
- 4 min
Business Office Basics: Preparing Next Year’s Operating Budget for the January Board Meeting
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades...
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Mark Temperley
- Aug 21, 2023
- 4 min
Navigating the Unique Landscape of School Business Management
Stepping into the role of a business manager or CFO within a school environment requires a comprehensive understanding of the...
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Russell Cooke
- Jun 19, 2023
- 1 min
What you may want to Consider #8: Investing some time in learning about AI.
We have decided to write a series of short articles giving suggestions on what business managers & school leadership may consider doing now.
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Jim Pugh
- Jun 19, 2023
- 3 min
Business Office Basics: The Department Budget Request Form
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected over the years.
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Russell Cooke
- Jun 19, 2023
- 4 min
Navigating the Challenges and Risks in Campus Master Planning
We explore some of the common hurdles and risks faced by international schools in the complex process of campus master planning.
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