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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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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...
Mark Temperley
Dec 14, 20235 min read
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Business Office Basics: The CFO’s Investment Committee Report
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
Jim Pugh
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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Assessing Progress
In this month's article, our Senior Consultant Rhonda Norris encourages school leadership to take stock of how the school year is...
Rhonda Norris
Oct 27, 20234 min read
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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...
Jim Pugh
Oct 27, 20233 min read
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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...
Russell Cooke
Sep 18, 20235 min read
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Business Office Basics: Financial Equilibrium
Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
Jim Pugh
Sep 17, 20234 min read
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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...
Jim Pugh
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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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...
Mark Temperley
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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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.
Russell Cooke
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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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.
Jim Pugh
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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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.
Russell Cooke
Jun 19, 20234 min read
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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
Chuck Kite
Apr 25, 20234 min read
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Business Office Basics: The Monthly Operating Statement (P&L) and Quarterly Balance Sheet
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected.
Jim Pugh
Apr 25, 20234 min read
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What you may want to Consider #7: Reviewing your Long-Term Financial Plan
We have decided to write a series of short articles giving suggestions on what business managers and school leadership may consider doing...
Russell Cooke
Apr 25, 20231 min read
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Business Office Basics: New Board Member orientation by the CFO
Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected.
Jim Pugh
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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What you may want to Consider #6: Planning faculty compensation
Planning now of faculty compensation for the 24/25 academic year is crucial
Russell Cooke
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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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
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What you may want to Consider #5: Planning out your re-enrollment
We have decided to write a series of short articles giving suggestions on what business managers & school leadership may consider doing now.
Russell Cooke
Jan 31, 20231 min read
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