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Your Vendor's Plan is Not Your Campus Plan.
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.
Kristina Kelpe
2 min read


Why Higher Education Needs Lean Thinking More Than Ever
Higher education loves improvement — but often through addition, not subtraction. Discover how applying Lean methodology can help colleges and universities eliminate waste, streamline operations, and prepare for more successful technology transformations.
Kristina Kelpe
2 min read


Understanding Moves to Production vs Business Function Milestone in Workday Student
Let’s simplify these concepts with a relatable analogy that will help you communicate clearly in your next meeting.
Katrina Wills Holland
2 min read


Trusting Vendors vs Trusting Yourself: Finding the Right Balance in Tech Implementations
Implementing a new technology system means walking a fine line: you need to trust your vendor or implementation partner and trust yourself.
Kristina Kelpe
2 min read


I Accidentally Paid for Two Subscriptions - Are Institutions Making the Same Mistake with Tech Costs?
We’ve all experienced the frustration of accidentally signing up for a service that's already available to us.
Katrina Wills Holland
3 min read


Start Your Projects from a Position of Strength — Especially When Resources Are Tight
Here’s the thing: success doesn't start by staring at the gaps. It starts by leaning into your strengths.
Kristina Kelpe
3 min read


Pay for Growth, Not Just Performance: Rethinking How To Use Consultants
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.
Katrina Wills Holland
2 min read


Transitioning to Workday Student is a Cultural Shift, Not a Technical Upgrade
Transitioning to new technology like Workday Student requires re-thinking everything.
Kristina Kelpe
2 min read


Thinking Before Doing: The Key to Smooth System Implementations in Higher Ed
When it comes to system implementations in higher education, the saying “think before you do” is critical.
Katrina Wills Holland
3 min read


People, Process, Technology (in that order) - Maximizing Your Technology Investment
In this day of configurable systems, failure to prioritize people and process will not provide a return on investment.
Kristina Kelpe
3 min read


The Techno-Functional Shift: Essential Skills for Managing Workday® Student in Higher Education
"I need more computer science training!" I can't tell you how many times I hear that from institutions implementing Workday® Student.
Kristina Kelpe
3 min read


How Workday Implementation Partners Are Like a Moving Company
Moving to Workday (or any ERP) is like moving to a new home.
Kristina Kelpe
2 min read


Excel Skills Vital to a Successful Workday® Implementation
During a Workday® implementation and stabilization period, Excel skills are a must.
Kristina Kelpe
2 min read


Want Workday Student in the next 3-5 years? Get Ready Now
This post highlights recommendations for institutions considering any student information system, especially Workday Student or Slate.
Kristina Kelpe
2 min read


Take Charge of Your Workday Student Implementation
Your implementation partner does not know you or your institution. You are the expert on you.
Kristina Kelpe
2 min read
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