Technology doesn’t inspire people. The future it enables does. Learn why the most effective Workday Student project stories focus less on the system and more on institutional identity, purpose, and people.

Higher education loves improvement — but often through addition, not subtraction. Discover how applying Lean methodology can help colleges and universities eliminate waste, streamline operations, and prepare for more successful technology transformations.

Modernizing your ERP or Student Information System (SIS) is one of the biggest investments your institution will ever make. But the real return doesn’t happen when you flip the switch. It happens in the months (and years) that follow, when your institution stabilizes, adopts, and truly owns the system.

Many educational institutions invest in modern cloud systems for HR, Finance, Student management, or CRM with a common belief: “This will automate work away.” The reality? Workloads don’t disappear, they shift.

Many mistakenly believe that serious planning should only begin after choosing a vendor and welcoming the product implementation team. They are the experts, right? Wrong.

Applying a few simple communication principles can make the difference between a project that stalls and one that thrives.

Higher education is overflowing with data, but effectively managing this information within staffing models can feel overwhelming. The disconnect between the vast amount of data available and the frameworks needed to process it leaves many institutions struggling to keep up with pressing challenges.

The term "go-live" in a Workday implementation can be misleading, often signaling the end for implementation partners, but just the beginning for the institution. 

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.

We’ve all experienced the frustration of accidentally signing up for a service that's already available to us.

Here’s the thing: success doesn't start by staring at the gaps. It starts by leaning into your strengths.

Have you ever found a forgotten subscription quietly siphoning funds from your account? Now, imagine that complexity multiplied across a whole university or college.

As an institution, your goal isn’t just to get through go-live—it’s to build a team that can run the system with confidence and clarity.

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

There are things some schools do during a Workday® Student implementation that unknowingly draw resources away from this investment.

Moving to Workday (or any ERP) is like moving to a new home.