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Campus success stories

Real examples of how institutions partnered with Legato to translate cloud capability into practical, sustainable campus results.

CLEAN REPORTING & REDUCED RISK IN WORKDAY STUDENT

The Results

Reporting became easier to understand and now operates with clearer data and fewer surprises. Staff spends far less time fixing the same problems over and over again. Questions from leadership and auditors could be answered more quickly and confidently.

How They Did It

Rhodes staff worked to understand the source of the reporting problems. They reviewed student records, cleaned up outdated or unclear rules, and rebuilt reports so they reflected how the institution actually operates.

Simple checks and tools were added so staff could spot issues early instead of discovering them at the last minute. Clear documentation helped teams understand what changed and how to keep things running smoothly going forward.

BUILT REALISTIC STAFF PLANS BEFORE CHANGE CREATED STRAIN

The Results
University of Massachusetts entered the next phase of its transition with clearer staffing plans and fewer surprises. Leaders had a better understanding of workload and timing through a clear staffing strategy. By planning for people as carefully as for systems, the institution reduced strain, built trust, and created a more sustainable path forward.

How They Did It

UMass leaders focused on staff planning early. Together, they mapped upcoming work, clarified roles, and talked honestly about capacity. Rather than assuming existing staff could “absorb” the work, the planning process helped leaders identify where temporary support, backfill, or role adjustments would be needed.

These conversations helped shift planning from hopeful assumptions to realistic expectations, grounded in how people actually work.

IMPROVED DAILY WORK THROUGH INTUITIVE WORKDAY DASHBOARDS

The Results
Dashboards became easier to use and easier to trust. Staff could complete routine tasks more quickly, relying less on manual workarounds and outside help. Most importantly, PCC now has a practical foundation for building dashboards that actually support people’s work, making daily tasks smoother and more efficient across teams.

How They Did It

Through conversations and working sessions, staff identified the information they needed most and how they wanted it organized.
Using that input, the team designed dashboards that matched real work patterns. Clear guidance was also created so future dashboards could follow the same simple, consistent approach.

ACHIEVED READINESS THROUGH EARLY PLANNING & TRAINING

The Results
Ivy Tech staff entered implementation feeling more prepared and less overwhelmed. Teams had a clearer sense of what to work on early and why it mattered. By investing in planning and learning upfront, Ivy Tech created a smoother path forward and a stronger foundation for long-term success.

How They Did It

Early conversations helped teams identify foundational work they could tackle before implementation ramped up, such as clarifying data concepts, understanding how Workday Student works, and thinking through how roles would change.

Training was designed to be accessible, using real examples to connect system concepts to day-to-day campus work. Staff were encouraged to ask questions freely and build understanding gradually, rather than waiting until go-live pressure set in.

REDUCED RECURRING ISSUES BY CORRECTING CONFIGURATION

The Results
Once core configurations were aligned, recurring issues dropped significantly. Staff no longer had to work around the same problems each term. The system became easier to manage and more consistent, creating a stronger foundation for future work.

How They Did It

WCU reviewed key configurations and how they interacted with real campus processes. Rather than layering on workarounds, the focus was on correcting underlying setup so the system behaved as intended. Changes were documented and explained to ensure long-term sustainability.

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FUNCTIONAL TEAMS EMPOWERED TO VALIDATE DATA EARLY

The Results
By the time formal testing began, teams knew what to look for, how to spot issues, and how to resolve them. Data problems were identified earlier, confidence increased, and staff were equipped to independently validate Workday data.

How They Did It

The focus shifted early to training people, not just moving data. To understand how data would behave in Workday, cross-functional teams received targeted training, recorded walkthroughs, and practical documentation on how to validate data themselves using reports, templates, and reconciliation tools.

Validation frameworks and early testing reports were introduced so teams could practice before high-stakes milestones.

Where campuses tend to get stuck

Across hundreds of conversations with higher-ed teams, a few patterns show up again and again.

Training happens too late to help

Staff are stretched thin and learning as they go

Data exists, but no one fully trusts it

The system works, but operations feel messy

Everyone is busy, but progress feels slow

The next step isn't clear

If any of these feel familiar, you’re not alone. Legato was founded by higher-ed leaders who have experienced these moments firsthand.

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If something on this page resonates with where your campus is right now, we’re always happy to talk it through.

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Turning ERP/SIS Projects into Strategic Wins:

5 ROI ESSENTIALS FOR LEADERS

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ROI Essentials Ebook - A deeper look at the five essentials to realize real return.

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MOVES TO MOMENTUM WORKSHEET

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Beyond Go-Live:

ORGANIZING WORKDAY FOR ADOPTION THAT LASTS

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Workshop Resource Kit - Everything you need to build your dashboard.

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UX Pilot Project Guide - A quick start guide to start your first UX project.

UX PILOT PROJECT GUIDE

How to Build Workday UX - Your step-by-step guide to building and editing Workday dashboards

HOW TO BUILD WORKDAY UX

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Every campus has a story.

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Campus success stories

Real examples of how institutions partnered with Legato to translate cloud capability into practical, sustainable campus results.

CLEAN REPORTING & REDUCED RISK IN WORKDAY STUDENT

The Results

Reporting became easier to understand and now operates with clearer data and fewer surprises. Staff spends far less time fixing the same problems over and over again. Questions from leadership and auditors could be answered more quickly and confidently.

How They Did It

BUILT REALISTIC STAFF PLANS BEFORE CHANGE CREATED STRAIN

How They Did It

IMPROVED DAILY WORK THROUGH INTUITIVE WORKDAY DASHBOARDS

How They Did It

ACHIEVED READINESS THROUGH EARLY PLANNING & TRAINING

How They Did It

REDUCED RECURRING ISSUES BY CORRECTING CONFIGURATION

The Results
Once core configurations were aligned, recurring issues dropped significantly. Staff no longer had to work around the same problems each term. The system became easier to manage and more consistent, creating a stronger foundation for future work.

How They Did It

FUNCTIONAL TEAMS EMPOWERED TO VALIDATE DATA EARLY

The Results
By the time formal testing began, teams knew what to look for, how to spot issues, and how to resolve them. Data problems were identified earlier, confidence increased, and staff were equipped to independently validate Workday data.

How They Did It

Where campuses tend to get stuck

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CONVERSATION AFTER THE ALLIANCE 📅

UX Strategy & Dashboard Design Services

Turning ERP/SIS Projects into Strategic Wins:

5 ROI ESSENTIALS FOR LEADERS

Beyond Go-Live:

ORGANIZING WORKDAY FOR ADOPTION THAT LASTS

Get the Guide (ebook)

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