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
The Workday You Don’t See: A Conversation with Steve Atnip on Scale, Strategy, and Supporting People
In this episode of Workday Gold, Keith sits down with Workday veteran Steve Atnip to talk about his winding career path, from accounting to HRIS manager to Workday consultant. Steve shares a pivotal elevator pitch moment that led to his first Workday implementation and how that decision shaped his career. They discuss key differences between supporting small vs. large (200,000 employees) Workday tenants, including performance issues, report optimization, and managing large volume events.
The second half of the episode takes a deep dive into performance reviews. Steve challenges the typical compensation-driven approach and makes the case for real performance management rooted in business strategy. Keith and Steve discuss what makes a great performance process, why middle managers need more support, and how managerial courage and emotional intelligence are critical in creating meaningful employee conversations.
For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com at
https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
To connect with Steve Atnip, you can find him on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveatnip/