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 (continued)
This week, Keith continues his 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 of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer speaks with Christian Delcid as they delve into the intricacies of managing Workday systems, focusing on the importance of distinguishing between configuration and transactions, budgeting for flexibility, governance in multi-company environments, and establishing defined processes for support requests. They also discuss the significance of backlog management and technical debt, emphasizing the need for a structured approach to ensure efficient operations and compliance within Workday.
In this conversation, Keith and Christian talk about:
- How it's crucial to keep configuration and transaction roles distinct to maintain audit integrity.
- Budgeting for flexibility allows organizations to adapt to unforeseen challenges in Workday support.
- Governance decisions should prioritize the good of the group, especially in multi-company environments.
- A defined process for handling support requests helps teams manage expectations and avoid being the “bad guy.”
- Understanding the difference between backlog items is essential for effective project management.
- Technical debt must be acknowledged and managed to maintain system integrity and performance.
- Having a clear roadmap helps prioritize projects and manage resources effectively.
- Communication with end users about project statuses fosters transparency and trust.
- Flexibility in budgeting allows for better resource allocation in response to changing needs.
- Simplicity in processes often leads to better outcomes and easier management.
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, configuration, transactions, budgeting, governance, support requests, backlog, technical debt, process management, HR systems