Most teams don’t decide to work around their systems.

It happens gradually — one workaround at a time — until the workaround becomes the process.

This is especially common after ERP implementations involving platforms like Yardi, where the system technically works, but daily use feels heavier than expected.

When organizations bring in outside consulting support, they often assume there’s only one model: hire a consultant directly and get to work.

In reality, consulting engagements usually fall into two categories — direct consulting and subcontract consulting — and understanding the difference helps set expectations and avoid frustration later.

You don’t need to understand tables, scripts, or system architecture to hire the right Yardi consultant.

What you do need is the ability to tell the difference between someone who knows how Yardi works — and someone who knows how organizations work inside it.

That distinction is where most hiring decisions go wrong.