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Transforming School Finance and Operations with AI: A New Era in Education Management
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Mark Temperley
- Aug 21
- 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
- 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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Chuck Kite
- Apr 25
- 4 min
What’s the business of a school business manager?
Taking on the role of the school business manager as someone moving to this position from another role within the school
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Russell Cooke
- Mar 29
- 6 min
Successful implementation of Policy and Procedure documentation at your school
what Schools will have to do to successfully implement policy and procedure documentation.
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Cameron Janzen
- Jan 31
- 4 min
Investing in your Support Staff though professional learning
In this article we emphasize some reasons why schools should invest in support staff professional learning & what structures are needed.
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Jim Pugh
- Jan 31
- 3 min
Business Office Basics: Entry Interviews
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom.
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Len Archer
- Nov 1, 2022
- 4 min
Does your School have Curb Appeal?
We encourage school leadership to not underestimate the importance of school buildings & grounds in contributing towards first impressions.
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Diane Stone
- Sep 20, 2022
- 5 min
Faculty Retention and Engagement
In this article, our Senior Consultant Diane Stone continues the conversation by examining how employee benefits can be structured.
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Russell Cooke
- Aug 24, 2022
- 4 min
Revising Faculty Compensation
The important work of setting your faculty compensation in the current environment and the challenges involved
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Russell Cooke
- May 2, 2022
- 6 min
Dealing with rising inflation at your school
In this article we look at what international schools need to be doing to ensure good management during these times of rising costs
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Russell Cooke
- Apr 21, 2022
- 5 min
Five Reasons to Audit your Risk Management Function
Joe Underwood from Albert Risk emphasizes some reasons why schools should review their current approach risk management.
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Russell Cooke
- Mar 25, 2022
- 4 min
Improving your forecasting skills
In this article our Managing Consultant Russell Cooke looks at ways in which you can make your forecasting process more robust.
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Russell Cooke
- Dec 15, 2021
- 4 min
Prevention or Cure - The case for a school-wide health check
Subjecting your school to a business health check may sound daunting, it can be transformative if recommendations are acted upon.
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Diane Stone
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
Don't waste a good opportunity
Although the COVID-19 virus continues to impact our school operations and budgets, as countries emerge from the pandemic this is a golden op
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William Scarborough
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
The Value of Communicating Operational & Financial Information
William Scarborough reflects on the importance of proactive community communication and suggests some ways to get ahead.
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Ian Forster
- Apr 7, 2021
- 6 min
The Business Managers Bête Noire
In this article Sage Senior Consultant Ian Forster draws on his experience as school governor, business manager and head of school.
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Len Archer
- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
Why differentiating your School is Paramount to its Success
In this article we expand upon a few thoughts from new Sage Consultancy member, and experienced international business manager, Len Archer,
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Russell Cooke
- Aug 25, 2020
- 4 min
7 Things that school leaders should be doing now to ensure long term stability
The beginning of each school year is usually the busiest time in the academic calendar. On top of the usual activities, the start of this sc
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