Russell Cooke
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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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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Chuck Kite
Apr 25, 20234 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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Jim Pugh
Apr 25, 20234 min
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.
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Russell Cooke
Apr 25, 20231 min
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...
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Jim Pugh
Mar 29, 20232 min
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.
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Russell Cooke
Mar 29, 20232 min
What you may want to Consider #6: Planning faculty compensation
Planning now of faculty compensation for the 24/25 academic year is crucial
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Russell Cooke
Mar 29, 20236 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, 20234 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, 20233 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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Russell Cooke
Jan 31, 20231 min
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.
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Russell Cooke
Nov 30, 20221 min
What you may want to Consider #4: Taking Care of Yourself!
a series of short articles giving suggestions on what business managers and school leadership may consider doing now or this month.
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Russell Cooke
Nov 30, 20225 min
Adopting a Dynamic Risk Management Approach
In this article Steve Lang from ACN emphasizes some reasons why schools should review their current approach to risk management
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Russell Cooke
Nov 1, 20221 min
What you may want to Consider #3: Start planning a business office automation project
A series of short articles giving suggestions on what business managers and school leadership may consider doing now.
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Len Archer
Nov 1, 20224 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, 20225 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
Sep 20, 20221 min
What you may want to Consider #2: Write an article on your student demographics
We have decided to write a series of short articles giving suggestions on what business managers and school leadership may consider doing.
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Russell Cooke
Aug 24, 20221 min
What you may want to Consider #1: Write an article on the summer construction & maintenance
The first in a series of recommendations to Business Managers and School leaders
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Russell Cooke
Aug 24, 20224 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, 20226 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, 20225 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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