I have to admit, I'm a fan of checklists. There’s something satisfying about crossing off completed tasks. However, when it comes to implementation projects—especially Workday Student—I’ve learned to shift my mindset. Go-live is not the finish line. It’s a significant milestone, yes, but the adventure is just beginning.

Use this checklist to make sure your Workday Report is ready to go (and prevent a cluttered data closet and a serious headache).

Implementing a new technology system means walking a fine line: you need to trust your vendor or implementation partner and trust yourself.

I can't tell you how many times I see calculated fields that are unnecessary. I think this is because reporting training often focuses on HOW to build a report and not UNDERSTANDING the data model.

Make sure your documentation/job aids include those other activities that need to be done after a configuration is complete. Read this post to review the critical tasks that follow creating a Program of Study.

Now, security is very complicated in Workday. It can seem like a quick shortcut to leave a report shared with all authorized users. You might think that the security behind the report should be correct and therefore you can just select that option instead of specific authorized groups.

The word custom gets thrown around a lot in higher education technology—especially during transitions from legacy, on-premise systems to modern cloud platforms like Workday, Slate, or Handshake. But here's the catch: custom doesn't mean the same thing across these systems. In fact, its meaning shifts pretty dramatically depending on your tech stack.

Two fields on a Workday Student business object with the same name - which do you choose? This situation can lead to confusion and inefficiencies that could be easily avoided with clarity.

We've all faced tough choices: would you prefer a novice to change your tire, or a skilled mechanic who knows exactly what to do? This analogy perfectly fits the realm of Workday Student support and the expertise needed to navigate its complexities.

Workday unveiled some fantastic content in their "The Next Level: Student" section.

In this post, we will share essential tips to make your Workday navigation intuitive and enjoyable for everyone.

In a recent interview, Legato Strategic Consulting founder/CEO, Kristina Kelpe, shared her inspiring journey from academic to consulting.

Transitioning to new technology like Workday Student requires re-thinking everything.

Kristina Kelpe, CEO and founder of Legato Strategic Consulting, is interviewed on a podcast to discuss her insights on Workday Student.

Federal and state reporting requirements may shape your data conversion decisions more than you realize.

Here's what I've learned from this statement: "Our goal is not to make any major changes from the current configuration."

Institutions view Workday Student as "data conversion," but I see it as "data translation."

Implementing a new system can feel overwhelming, much like moving to a new home. Use this guide to make it as seamless as possible.

Navigating through the intricacies of Workday Student can often feel like a daunting task. But fear not!

Significant time and money are often wasted on Workday® Student implementations because of people having different understandings of terms.