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Small changes. Big impact. At Technolutions Slate Labs last week, one idea showed up again and again: The biggest improvements didn’t come from massive rebuilds — they came from small, intentional changes. Most teams aren’t struggling because their systems are broken. They’re struggling with friction. 👉 Too many clicks to complete a task 👉 Manual follow-ups that should be automated 👉 Key information that’s hard to find And the fix? Not a full overhaul. Just better design decisions — applied thoughtfully, over time. At Slate Labs, we even watched workflows get adjusted in real time… small tweaks that immediately reduced friction and improved visibility. That’s the work. Because strong systems aren’t built all at once — they’re refined. 💡 Small tweaks. Real impact. Solidan

Last week I found myself somewhere a little different than my usual day-to-day… Walking through Yale University, water bottle in hand, heading into two days of hands-on learning at #Slate Labs for Student Success, hosted by Technolutions. And it was so worth the trip. From start to finish, the Technolutions team delivered an exceptional experience — thoughtful, organized, and genuinely focused on making the time valuable. Day 2 was a standout. We spent time in a small-group setting with Alexander Clark, watching him troubleshoot and fix things in real time inside Slate. Seeing that level of expertise up close (and unscripted) was incredible — and incredibly useful. And in a very “this is why you show up in person” moment… my friend Britt Young, Ed.D. and I ended up getting an impromptu personal tour of the Technolutions headquarters after the event ended! Such a fun (and unexpected) highlight. Also worth calling out — The Study at Yale was an outstanding host. The space and overall vibe made it easy to focus, learn, and connect. I did manage to sneak in a little time to wander New Haven, too — because when you’re there, you have to. Heading home with fresh ideas, new perspective, and a lot of excitement about what’s possible in this work. Thankful I was able to represent Solidan at this exclusive event. Huge thanks again to the Technolutions team for an experience that was not just informative — but genuinely impactful. Ken Higgins Devon Corbett-Sliech Jennifer Matyasovszky Benjamin Szabo, M.A. Steve Dailey Colby Vere (A full highlight video with carefully curated music is on my Insta: https://lnkd.in/gsKfQ8_G)