Shaping tomorrow: RNL’s scenario planning success with Organimi.

Proactive Planning. Proven Results.

Company Highlights

• RNL is the leading provider of technology-enabled solutions and services for enrollment, student success, and fundraising in the higher education and nonprofit communities.
• RNL has partnered with over 3000 institutions & 1900 campuses and nonprofit organizations.
• Today’s RNL team operates from offices throughout the United States and abroad.

To learn more, please visit https://www.ruffalonl.com

Overview

For nearly 50 years, colleges and nonprofit organizations have turned to Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) to enroll the students they want, help more students graduate and succeed, and build lifelong relationships with donors. Their mission is to make colleges, universities, and nonprofits successful and vibrant with inspired and relevant engagement with their team of experts.

Business Challenge

Before adopting Organimi, RNL faced significant obstacles in generating org charts that went beyond the standard templates offered by mainstream HR platforms. Traditional HRIS systems like ADP and PayCom provided static charts that lacked the flexibility and depth required for strategic planning and scenario modeling. The limitations of existing systems meant RNL was unable to create nuanced views tailored to different stakeholders’ needs. Additionally, the absence of scenario planning capabilities hindered RNL’s ability to forecast headcount and adapt to organizational changes effectively.

Solution

Rob Ackley, RNL’s Chief Human Resources Officer, discovered Organimi through a Google search and recognized its potential to address RNL’s specific challenges. Unlike other solutions, Organimi offered a unique blend of customization, dynamic visualization, and scenario planning tools that aligned perfectly with RNL’s requirements. “I think what makes Organimi unique is that you are selling something that in reality most Payroll and HR systems should have but don’t, and those that do, do it poorly.” Rob says. The ability to filter views based on various criteria such as title, department, and employment type provided RNL with unprecedented control over their organizational charts. Organimi’s intuitive interface and robust customer support made the onboarding process seamless, overcoming any initial learning curve.

Benefits

Since implementing Organimi, RNL has experienced a transformation in its organizational management practices. Rob Ackley emphasizes that Organimi has become indispensable in his role, enabling him to create visually appealing and dynamic org charts tailored to different audiences. The platform’s scenario planning capabilities have proven invaluable, particularly during acquisitions and restructuring initiatives, allowing RNL to model various scenarios and optimize resource allocation efficiently. Rob highlights how handy Organimi is when it comes to headcount projections. People within the conference room have different visions and want to see different things, and with Organimi, Rob is able to play around in the chart and move things around in real-time. This flexibility allows for agile decision-making and consensus-building among stakeholders.

Rob leverages Organimi’s saved Theme templates to apply key color schemes to the charts, enhancing their visual appeal and making them more presentable to diverse audiences. Organimi’s seamless integration with PayCom streamlines data import processes, saving time and ensuring data accuracy. RNL colleagues and stakeholders have lauded Organimi’s impact on headcount projections and strategic planning, further validating its value to the organization.

“Some people may question “Why would I buy this when I already have a program that will spit out an org chart?” Yes, it might spit it out, but you don’t have any building control. You don’t have any ability to model. It’s static. And for people saying “I don’t want to pay for another piece of software”, sure, but the price point is very reasonable and the team behind it is very solid, and so I think it’s a great value proposition.” Rob shares.

Rob Ackley enthusiastically recommends Organimi to organizations seeking an advanced org chart solution with unparalleled functionality and flexibility. He acknowledges Organimi’s solid product offerings, reliable performance, and exceptional customer support as key differentiators in the market. Looking ahead, Rob sees no major gaps in Organimi’s capabilities and envisions continued reliance on the platform for enhancing RNL’s organizational agility and decision-making processes.

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