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
Workday Insights from a Solutions Architect (Part 1)
In this episode of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer interviews Demetrio Wazar-Santana, a seasoned Workday Solutions Architect. They discuss Demetrio's journey in the Workday ecosystem, the importance of understanding both implementation and post-production phases, and the critical role of documentation and change management in successful Workday projects. The conversation also covers the significance of user engagement in testing, data quality ownership, and aligning Workday solutions with business goals. Demetrio shares valuable insights from his recent stabilization projects and emphasizes the need for effective stakeholder engagement and governance.
Takeaways
- The role of a solutions architect involves looking at the big picture.
- Documentation is essential to avoid future pain points.
- Engaging users in testing helps identify issues early.
- Change management is crucial for user adoption.
- Data quality ownership can be a significant challenge.
- Stakeholder engagement is vital for project success.
- Aligning Workday solutions with business goals is essential.
- Just because you can implement a solution doesn't mean you should.
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Keywords
Workday, Solutions Architect, Change Management, Data Quality, Stakeholder Engagement, User Testing, Documentation, HR Technology, Workday Implementation, Workday Stabilization