This week, Keith speaks with Christian Delcid about the second chapter in Keith's new book, Workday Gold: Software Support Model Edition. The chapter is entitled “Building a Foundation”

In this episode of the Workday Gold podcast, Keith Bitikofer and Christian Delcid discuss key insights from Workday Rising and delve into the foundational aspects of supporting Workday. They emphasize the importance of understanding the minimum viable product during implementation, the stabilization phase post-launch, and the necessity of aligning organizational policies before configuring the system. The conversation also touches on the strategic role of Workday within organizations and the impact of leadership changes on system perception and support.

In this conversation, Keith and Christian discuss how Workday Rising showcased significant innovation and energy in the ecosystem. Understanding the minimum viable product is crucial for successful implementation. The stabilization phase is often longer than expected and requires ongoing attention. Policies must be established before configuring Workday to avoid pitfalls. Workday's role as a core system impacts budget and training decisions. Leadership changes can shift the perception and support of Workday. Data quality is essential for a smooth transition to Workday. User expectations must be managed during the implementation process. Integration and reporting capabilities are vital for the effective use of Workday. Continuous improvement and feature addition are key benefits of using Workday.

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Keywords

Workday, Workday Gold, software support, Workday Rising, minimum viable product, stabilization phase, policy configuration, organizational strategy, HR systems, enterprise resource planning