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 Your Workday Support Model
This week, Keith has a conversation with Christian Delcid about the 3rd chapter in Keith's new book, Workday Gold: Software Support Model Edition. The chapter is entitled “Building Your Workday Support Model.”
In this episode, Keith Bitikofer speaks with Christian Delcid about the latest features in Workday R2, including AI tools that enhance user experience. They delve into the importance of building a robust support model for Workday, emphasizing the need for collaboration between HR, IT, and finance. The conversation highlights the role of a Workday Product Owner in aligning system capabilities with organizational goals. They also explore various support roles necessary for effective Workday management and the strategic use of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to enhance support functions. Finally, they discuss the different levels of support within Workday and the importance of having a clear escalation path for critical issues.
In this conversation, Keith and Christian talk about:
- The new AI tools in Workday R2 enhance user experience.
- Collaboration between HR, IT, and finance is crucial.
- A Workday Product Owner aligns system capabilities with vision.
- Support roles need to be clearly defined in job descriptions.
- SMEs can provide valuable support but have limitations.
- Understanding support levels helps in effective issue resolution.
- Proactive planning is essential for Workday management.
- Change management is critical for new functionalities.
- Communication between teams prevents silos.
- A clear escalation path is necessary for urgent issues.
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, AI, support model, product owner, SMEs, support roles, HR, IT, finance, change management