Striving for Operational Excellence at International Schools
Takumi is the Japanese word for artisan - which embodies our mission to continuously improve the operations of your school
Our Goal is Implementing Your Vision
Helping your business and administrative functions become best in class...
Helping your business and administrative functions become best in class...
Helping your business and administrative functions become best in class...
...by providing a sustainable platform for your educators and stakeholders, in line with the goals of your governing body and school leadership. From strategic advice to hands on management our experience in Asia and our acumen in these disciplines will provide value to your institution.
Finances
Helping your business and administrative functions become best in class...
Helping your business and administrative functions become best in class...
A key component of the health and sustainability of your school is how your institution generates income and how efficiently it is spent. Assessing how your finances look over the short term and long term are critical duties of your leadership and board. Reviews that focus on current state and comparing to best practice can be instrumental to making the right decisions for the school.
Strategic Advice
Helping your business and administrative functions become best in class...
Strategic Advice
Inevitably situations arise which require the school to explore a new way forward. Most international schools in Asia are subject to uncontrollable forces such as shifting demographics, economic or industry downturns, natural disasters or regulatory changes. Our team of Partners has been through many significant challenges and can assist you and your leadership think through and execute on the alternatives.
Human Resources
Interim Leadership & Change Management
Strategic Advice
Your most vital resource is the faculty and administrative staff of your school, and it is undoubtedly the major driver of costs and therefore financial viability. Striking the right balance between attracting and retaining the best faculty and administrators, and the demands of your tuition payers has never been more important. Our professional HR practice can help you with all your challenges.
Facilities & Campus Development
Interim Leadership & Change Management
Interim Leadership & Change Management
Facilities:
The buildings and structures on your campus are likely one of your greatest challenges to manage, from costs, to safety, to how they reflect the mission and culture of your institution. Doing this well can be instrumental to your success and provide some of the most significant advantages to your profile. Our expertise can help you look at the big picture, the long term plans, as well as the short term costs.
Interim Leadership & Change Management
Interim Leadership & Change Management
Interim Leadership & Change Management
Change is hard and therefore your most important projects require formal and objective oversight to ensure they stay on track. Having independent resources on board to professionally manage key initiatives, whether that is a new accounting system, a renewal of your insurance program, or a conversion to a new faculty benefit plan, is seldom a wasted effort. Our team will identify the right oversight methodology for you and work with you to ensure your key projects deliver to their budget and timeline, while keeping you abreast of the issues and concerns that will arise.