Many ERP and SIS projects stumble after go live, not because the system failed, but because the institution was never fully operationally ready. The gap between implementation and reality is where the real work lives.

Most reporting problems in Workday Student can be traced back to early assumptions. Learn why running small validation queries and understanding the data model can save weeks of rework.

Implementing new technology is exciting—but only if your team can support it. Higher ed institutions often underestimate the staffing needed for cloud-based systems like Workday Student. A smoother, smaller go-live paired with the right operational support can build confidence instead of chaos.

Most dashboards stop at displaying data — but the best ones tell a story. At Legato Strategic Consulting, we design Smartsheet dashboards that help teams, executives, and institutions see progress, spot risks, and connect daily work to a bigger vision.

Many institutions view the NSC Enrollment report as a ready-to-use solution. However, it requires careful configuration tailored to your school’s needs.

Modernizing your ERP or Student Information System (SIS) is one of the biggest investments your institution will ever make. But the real return doesn’t happen when you flip the switch. It happens in the months (and years) that follow, when your institution stabilizes, adopts, and truly owns the system.

Many educational institutions invest in modern cloud systems for HR, Finance, Student management, or CRM with a common belief: “This will automate work away.” The reality? Workloads don’t disappear, they shift.

Many mistakenly believe that serious planning should only begin after choosing a vendor and welcoming the product implementation team. They are the experts, right? Wrong.

Applying a few simple communication principles can make the difference between a project that stalls and one that thrives.

Implementing a new technology system means walking a fine line: you need to trust your vendor or implementation partner and trust yourself.

In higher education, documentation is often overlooked or under-resourced—both in terms of time and budget. But here’s the irony: by investing in documentation, institutions can actually save time and money. Read to learn how.

Of course there’s resistance. It’s not just a software upgrade—it’s a total shift in how things feel.

The word custom gets thrown around a lot in higher education technology—especially during transitions from legacy, on-premise systems to modern cloud platforms like Workday, Slate, or Handshake. But here's the catch: custom doesn't mean the same thing across these systems. In fact, its meaning shifts pretty dramatically depending on your tech stack.

We’ve all experienced the frustration of accidentally signing up for a service that's already available to us.

Have you ever found a forgotten subscription quietly siphoning funds from your account? Now, imagine that complexity multiplied across a whole university or college.

As an institution, your goal isn’t just to get through go-live—it’s to build a team that can run the system with confidence and clarity.

Transitioning to new technology like Workday Student requires re-thinking everything.

Kristina Kelpe, CEO and founder of Legato Strategic Consulting, is interviewed on a podcast to discuss her insights on Workday Student.

When it comes to system implementations in higher education, the saying “think before you do” is critical.

As you prepare to implement Workday Student, remember that the learning curve, while steep, doesn’t have to be faced in isolation.