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Project management
Practical and time saving tips for managing complex projects, and all the up-to-date project management tools for school business managers to use when driving change in schools.
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Risk awareness is a different matter to risk assessment, argues Nickii Messer, and it involves an understanding of strategic, governance, financial, legal and reputational risks
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You can’t deliver on your educational vision if you don’t have the buildings to do it in. Drew Hird explains why every trust needs an estates strategy, and how to go about putting it together
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Download and edit this business continuity plan template to ensure you're prepared for the unexpected
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Given the multitude of tasks that come under the SBM's remit, it is vital that you are excellent at time management. Nickii Messer offers strategies you can use to make best use of this most precious resource
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Sourcing and managing goods and services through effective contracts is key in getting value for money. Cate Hart explains how to quality assure works
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As an SBM or bursar it is crucial that you keep on top of costs, especially when project managing. Here Valerie Hopkins offers her expert advice
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Being able to plan and manage a project is an essential skill for school business managers and leaders. Nickii Messer provides a step by step guide to the basics
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What makes a task important, and how can you avoid putting off those tasks that you just don’t want to face right now? Nickii Messer shows how the prioritisation matrix can be of help
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SBMs need to know how to negotiate contracts with service providers for the school. Lindsey Lester offers some top tips and highlights the pitfalls to avoid
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Time is the biggest enemy. This toolkit offers a range of expert advice and resources on effective time management for you and your team