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
#70: From PM to Founder, Lessons from the Journey with Alan Shearer
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What does it really take to build a career in the Workday ecosystem?
In this episode, Keith sits down with Alan Shearer to talk through a journey that began in consulting, was shaped by the 2008 financial crisis, and ultimately led to entrepreneurship and the launch of an AI-focused agency. Along the way, they unpack the decisions, risks, and mindset shifts that made the difference.
They also explore what’s changing right now, especially with AI. From the growing gap between platform capabilities and external innovation to the importance of speed over perfection, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone thinking about their next step in the Workday space.
For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikofer
Connect with Keith and Alan on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanshr/
For more information about Sparkmind AI Agency:
sparkmindagency.ai or email Alan at info@sparkmindagency.ai