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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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Successful implementation of Policy and Procedure documentation at your school
what Schools will have to do to successfully implement policy and procedure documentation.
Russell Cooke
Mar 29, 20236 min read
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.
Russell Cooke
Jan 31, 20234 min read
Business Office Basics: Entry Interviews
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom.
Jim Pugh
Jan 31, 20233 min read
Does your School have Curb Appeal?
We encourage school leadership to not underestimate the importance of school buildings & grounds in contributing towards first impressions.
Russell Cooke
Nov 1, 20224 min read
Faculty Retention and Engagement
In this article, our Senior Consultant Diane Stone continues the conversation by examining how employee benefits can be structured.
Diane Stone
Sep 20, 20225 min read
Revising Faculty Compensation
The important work of setting your faculty compensation in the current environment and the challenges involved
Russell Cooke
Aug 24, 20224 min read
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
Russell Cooke
May 2, 20226 min read
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.
Russell Cooke
Apr 21, 20225 min read
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.
Russell Cooke
Mar 25, 20224 min read
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.
Russell Cooke
Dec 15, 20214 min read
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
Diane Stone
Sep 9, 20213 min read
The Value of Communicating Operational & Financial Information
William Scarborough reflects on the importance of proactive community communication and suggests some ways to get ahead.
William Scarborough
Jul 6, 20213 min read
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.
Ian Forster
Apr 7, 20216 min read
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,
Russell Cooke
Feb 22, 20214 min read
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
Russell Cooke
Aug 25, 20204 min read
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