Greene's forward-thinking financial leadership boosted reserves and decreased debt, while improving facilities and expanding risk management.
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How can business officers develop an optimal working relationship with their heads of school in order to better support their schools? Peter Christian, director of finance at Windward School, and Dean Quiambao, partner a
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A master manager and strategic thinker, Goto also makes time to mentor his colleagues and other business officers.
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Furlong's negotiating skills have helped Gilman remain affordable for local families.
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Growing numbers of independent schools are finding themselves conducting or considering internal investigations, whether for alleged staff or faculty misconduct, noncompliance with school policies, or some other reason.
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A leading entrepreneur values his company’s mission over growth and revenue generation. Are independent schools doing the same?
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Human Resources
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Leadership
Addressing issues from hiring to classifications, expert analysis speaks to the uniqueness of independent schools.
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The EU General Data Protection Regulation, widely known as GDPR, went into effect on May 25, 2018, amidst a flurry of activity — countless emails and website notices about privacy policy updates. Many organizations subje
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Yoga class helped this business officer feel at home in a new city. Now she shares her practice with students at her school.
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Communication
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Leadership
Curtis used financial savvy and outstanding communication skills to restore his school's financial health in just a few years.
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To combat high turnover in leadership, this school’s board installed the CFO and CAO as equal co-leaders. Eight years in, finances have stabilized, enrollment is up and the campus is expanding.
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Our vision includes supporting excellence in business operations and the business officer as a thought leader within independent schools.
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For 35 years, this business officer has mixed tried-and-true tactics with innovative solutions.
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Leadership
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Risk Management
Launching a campus-wide risk management program may seem daunting, but with attention to leadership, resources and communication, any school can get started.
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Once the province of colleges and universities, the CFI has helped early adopters in independent schools plan for long-term stability and communicate financial priorities.
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Through major construction projects and leadership transitions, Botello has been a steady hand and strategic thinker. "Juan is always the first phone call I make when I am faced with an issue that needs a thoughtful and
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It's tempting to chase "the next big thing," but focusing on the core reasons students and parents choose your school will likely produce better results.
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Crisis Management
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Governance
Don’t let powerful board dissenters, loose-lipped gossips or simply poor preparation hijack your school’s principles or plans when so much is on the line.
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A multi-year financial model that Austin created helped the preschool plan for strategic initiatives that boosted revenue 15 percent growth.
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No distance long or short should divide you from finance and operations help when you need it.
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