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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
Jan 225 min read
Mission Setting for International Schools Facing Changing Demographics
the importance of the strategic role of the School Board as the enrolment landscape continues to change.
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Hans-Peter Naef
Oct 1, 20244 min read
Mastering Procurement and Purchasing in an International School Setting
Purchasing is one of the most customer-facing responsibilities managed by the school's business operations.
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William Scarborough
Aug 19, 20244 min read
Who Is Your Boss?
Nuances of coaching business managers, managing stakeholders, and the differences between US independent schools and international schools.
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Russell Cooke
May 8, 20243 min read
The School Business Office and AI
Insights from Russell Cooke, Managing Consultant at Sage Consultancy into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence.
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Rhonda Norris
Mar 26, 20244 min read
Finalizing plans for Next School Year
Rhonda Norris stresses the importance at this time of year of optimizing your financial plans for next school year.
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Russell Cooke
Feb 22, 20243 min read
How the Business Manager Supports Admissions in the Reenrollment Process
As tuition fees for next school year are set and the re-enrollment process starts again, Russell Cooke reflects on the importance of...
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Ian Forster
Jan 18, 20245 min read
A Walk on the Wild Side
In the first article of the new year Senior Consultant Ian Forster brings his experience to bear in a lighthearted article touching upon...
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Mark Temperley
Dec 14, 20235 min read
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...
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Rhonda Norris
Oct 27, 20234 min read
Assessing Progress
In this month's article, our Senior Consultant Rhonda Norris encourages school leadership to take stock of how the school year is...
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Russell Cooke
Sep 18, 20235 min read
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...
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Mark Temperley
Aug 21, 20234 min read
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, 20234 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.
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Chuck Kite
Apr 25, 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
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Russell Cooke
Mar 29, 20236 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.
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Russell Cooke
Jan 31, 20234 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.
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Jim Pugh
Jan 31, 20233 min read
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
Nov 1, 20224 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.
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Diane Stone
Sep 20, 20225 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.
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Russell Cooke
Aug 24, 20224 min read
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 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
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