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Thinking Before Doing: The Key to Smooth System Implementations in Higher Ed
When it comes to system implementations in higher education, the saying “think before you do” is critical.
Katrina Wills Holland
Mar 5, 20253 min read


What You Don't Know About Implementing Workday Student
As you prepare to implement Workday Student, remember that the learning curve, while steep, doesn’t have to be faced in isolation.
Kristina Kelpe
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Essential Readiness Tasks for Every Workday Student Project
There’s a substantial amount of non-technical pre-work necessary to avoid hiccups in your integrations later on.
Kristina Kelpe
Feb 19, 20252 min read


Lessons Learned from 5 Years of Workday Student: Navigating Change and Confusion in ERP Implementations
Here's what I've learned from this statement: "Our goal is not to make any major changes from the current configuration."
Kristina Kelpe
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Why I Call It 'Data Translation' Instead of 'Data Conversion'
Institutions view Workday Student as "data conversion," but I see it as "data translation."
Kristina Kelpe
Feb 5, 20253 min read


65 Job-Aids Later: My Search for the Perfect Knowledge Base Tool for ERP Documentation
This is my journey through the crowded landscape of knowledge base solutions available for higher education institutions.
Katrina Wills Holland
Feb 5, 20253 min read


How Quality Assurance Drives Successful ERP Transformations
Quality assurance reveals potential risks, functioning like a "canary in a coal mine" to warn of emerging problems.
Katrina Wills Holland
Jan 27, 20254 min read


Change Management: Why Keeping People Happy is Key to Digital Transformation Success
Change management helps facilitate smooth transitions by preparing individuals to adapt while minimizing disruptions.
Katrina Wills Holland
Jan 25, 20253 min read


Implementations Are Like Moving: Your Guide to a Smooth Workday Student Homecoming
Implementing a new system can feel overwhelming, much like moving to a new home. Use this guide to make it as seamless as possible.
Katrina Wills Holland
Jan 25, 20256 min read


7 Ways to Waste (and Save) Money Implementing Workday® Student
There are things some schools do during a Workday® Student implementation that unknowingly draw resources away from this investment.
Katrina Wills Holland
Nov 27, 20245 min read


How Workday Implementation Partners Are Like a Moving Company
Moving to Workday (or any ERP) is like moving to a new home.
Kristina Kelpe
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Excel Skills Vital to a Successful Workday® Implementation
During a Workday® implementation and stabilization period, Excel skills are a must.
Kristina Kelpe
Sep 8, 20242 min read


Want Workday Student in the next 3-5 years? Get Ready Now
This post highlights recommendations for institutions considering any student information system, especially Workday Student or Slate.
Kristina Kelpe
Aug 10, 20242 min read


Take Charge of Your Workday Student Implementation
Your implementation partner does not know you or your institution. You are the expert on you.
Kristina Kelpe
Aug 6, 20242 min read
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