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Why HRIT implementations fail - and what to do about it

After managing Workday, HubSpot, and multi-vendor HRIT projects, I've seen the same failure patterns repeat. Here's what actually derails projects - and how to prevent it.

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The 5 governance mistakes that kill HRIT projects

Good governance isn't bureaucracy - it's what keeps your project from spinning out of control. Here's what I see go wrong most often.

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How to manage a Workday rollout across 15 countries

International implementations require more than project management skills. Here's the practical playbook I used at Rituals.

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Adoption is the real deliverable - not go-live

Going live is not the finish line. Here's why adoption should be the central KPI of every HRIT project - and how to plan for it.

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Vendor management: how to stay in control without micromanaging

Managing external implementation partners is one of the hardest parts of an HRIT project. Here's what works.

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Agile vs Waterfall for HRIT: when to use which

The methodology debate is a distraction. Here's a practical framework for choosing the right delivery model for your project.

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What I learned scaling a team from 20 to 400 people

Rapid growth breaks processes. Here's what the Just Eat Takeaway Live Operations scale-up taught me about operational resilience.

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