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Modernizing Practices at Norway's Historic Academy

Discover how Celoxis is enhancing operational efficiency and driving educational impact at Kristiania University College.

Kristiania University CollegeHigher Education
Industry
University, Educational Institute
Location
Oslo, Norway

About Kristiania University College

A historic Norwegian academy modernizing how it manages its work

Kristiania University College, known for its rich history dating back to 1914, is a renowned educational institution in Norway. Recognized for its cutting-edge research and esteemed faculty, KUC consistently ranks among Norway's top institutions, shaping generations of leaders and innovators.

Challenge to solution

Five institutional pressures, and what Celoxis changed

Upon auditing its processes, KUC identified several critical challenges requiring urgent attention.

  1. Before

    Stifled R&D

    Serious research, demanding strong coordination between faculty and students, suffered setbacks from inadequate software.

    After with Celoxis

    Unified Collaboration for R&D

    Integrating Celoxis with Microsoft Forms streamlined collaboration for the R&D team, even for non-Celoxis users.

  2. Before

    Wasted Resources, Vulnerable Systems

    Initiating IT projects in departmental silos led to duplicated efforts and left key systems outdated and vulnerable.

    After with Celoxis

    Optimized Resource Allocation

    Streamlined collaboration and transparency reduced resource misallocation to just 10%.

  3. Before

    Strategic Initiatives Backlog

    Limited visibility into departmental activities hindered management from implementing crucial industry partnerships.

    After with Celoxis

    Enhanced Departmental Transparency

    Scheduled dashboard reports gave every department tailored updates each Monday morning.

  4. Before

    Financial Strain

    Kristiania faced an average of 15% cost overruns on projects, complicating budgeting and financial planning.

    After with Celoxis

    Improved Project Management Efficiency

    Clear responsibilities and deadlines helped managers increase project success rates by 15%.

  5. Before

    Morale and Quality Woes

    A quarter of staff time was misallocated to inconsequential tasks, hurting morale and educational delivery.

    After with Celoxis

    Improved Client Satisfaction

    The Client Portal enabled seamless interaction and project-status visibility, lifting satisfaction.

Before Celoxis

Finding a tool that fit

Kristiania University College set out to find a project management tool that could effectively fulfill its requirements for project oversight and data integration.

Under the leadership of the university's CISO, the team explored popular options including Asana, Wrike, Monday.com, and Smartsheet.

What was breaking

  • Simple tools felt like to-do lists Basic task managers lacked the structure needed for real project oversight.
  • Complex tools mimicked spreadsheets More powerful options became cumbersome for everyday project management and reporting.
  • Celoxis stood out with its structured, robust approach — the team recognized its value quickly during the trial phase.

Celoxis was a game-changer for us. Its flexibility allowed us to tailor it to our specific needs. Accountability became crystal clear. We could assign tasks and monitor progress with ease, which had a significant impact on project outcomes.

Kristoffer Myklebust Egset, Project Co-ordinator at Kristiania University CollegeKristoffer Myklebust EgsetProject Co-ordinator

Results and business impact

Greater transparency, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction

The shift to Celoxis transformed how Kristiania University College managed its projects.

  • Enhanced Departmental Transparency

    Scheduled dashboard reports gave every department tailored updates each Monday.

  • Improved Management Efficiency

    Clear responsibilities and deadlines increased project success rates by 15%.

  • Improved Client Satisfaction

    The Client Portal enabled seamless interaction and project-status visibility.

The outcome

Celoxis has become an integral part of Kristiania University College's project management, facilitating better oversight and driving positive change.

  • 15% increase in project success rate
  • 10% reduction in resource misallocation
  • Weekly automated dashboard reports
  • ★★★★★4.6/5 on G2
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