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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Russell Cooke

Nov 30, 20221 min read

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

Russell Cooke

Nov 30, 20225 min read

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.

Russell Cooke

Nov 1, 20221 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

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.

Russell Cooke

Sep 20, 20221 min read

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

Russell Cooke

Aug 24, 20221 min read