Workday Gold
Join Keith Bitikofer in this insightful podcast as he shares his vast experience in IT, operations, and Workday solutions. With over 30 years of expertise across industries such as Higher Education, Manufacturing, Consulting, and Nonprofits, Keith dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that come with managing and supporting Workday systems. As a former project manager and director at a large global non-profit, Keith led the successful rollout and supported Workday’s HCM, Financials, Extend, and the global rollout with 40+ partners.
Tune in to explore best practices, leadership insights, and career coaching tips for IT professionals and Workday users, and learn how to thrive in an ever-evolving software landscape. Each episode will cover a chapter of his latest book Workday Gold: Software Support Model Edition, in hopes of giving more context and starting a conversation about successfully supporting Workday at your company.
Keith is a partner and consultant at EMD. Keith also does business and life coaching, helping individuals navigate their personal growth journey.
Contact Keith to schedule a discovery call for one-on-one coaching sessions and unlock your full potential in Workday and beyond! Visit https://keithbitikofer.com/coaching-packages/
Workday Gold
Building a Foundation
This week, Keith speaks with Christian Delcid about the second chapter in Keith's new book, Workday Gold: Software Support Model Edition. The chapter is entitled “Building a Foundation”
In this episode of the Workday Gold podcast, Keith Bitikofer and Christian Delcid discuss key insights from Workday Rising and delve into the foundational aspects of supporting Workday. They emphasize the importance of understanding the minimum viable product during implementation, the stabilization phase post-launch, and the necessity of aligning organizational policies before configuring the system. The conversation also touches on the strategic role of Workday within organizations and the impact of leadership changes on system perception and support.
In this conversation, Keith and Christian discuss how Workday Rising showcased significant innovation and energy in the ecosystem. Understanding the minimum viable product is crucial for successful implementation. The stabilization phase is often longer than expected and requires ongoing attention. Policies must be established before configuring Workday to avoid pitfalls. Workday's role as a core system impacts budget and training decisions. Leadership changes can shift the perception and support of Workday. Data quality is essential for a smooth transition to Workday. User expectations must be managed during the implementation process. Integration and reporting capabilities are vital for the effective use of Workday. Continuous improvement and feature addition are key benefits of using Workday.
For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
To connect with Christian Delcid, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelcid/
Keywords
Workday, Workday Gold, software support, Workday Rising, minimum viable product, stabilization phase, policy configuration, organizational strategy, HR systems, enterprise resource planning