In this in-depth conversation, Kristina Kelpe (founder of Legato Strategic Consulting) shares her personal journey from higher ed administration into consulting, where she now helps institutions successfully implement complex systems like Workday Student and Slate CRM.
Kristina opens up about:
The simple grad school lesson that shaped her entire career
How she overcame imposter syndrome and pivoted into higher ed tech
Why Workday Student and Slate CRM work best together, not in competition
The real cost of poor data validation — and how to avoid million-dollar mistakes
Why clear, multi-level communication is the key to successful implementations
How Legato Strategic’s consulting model is intentionally designed to empower institutions instead of locking them into endless consulting contracts
Her unique "common sense over methodology" approach to project management
Whether you're an IT professional, higher ed leader, consultant, or just navigating your own career in technology, this interview is packed with practical insights, actionable advice, and thought-provoking lessons.
Find Kristina at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinakelpe/
Legato Strategic Consulting
https://www.legatostrategic.com
kkelpe@legatostrategic.com
Music
"Cold Sober" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Goblin_Tinker_Soldier_Spy” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Southern Gothic” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Village Consort" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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