Workday gives users more ways to get around than they'll ever need, and that's exactly the problem. When there are five paths to the same destination, people don't feel empowered. They hesitate, they second-guess, and eventually the system starts to feel heavy.

After Workday Student go-live, Western Colorado University improved reporting, usability, and staff confidence to strengthen adoption and long-term success.

When implementation pressure mounts, teams often recreate familiar processes inside a new platform. But rebuilding the old way just carries forward the same problems. The real opportunity starts with a different question, and it changes everything about how the system works for your campus.

What looks like system setup is actually something more revealing. Every configuration choice forces you to answer questions you haven't considered in years about why your processes exist in the first place.

If you’ve ever stared at your screen wondering how time just disappeared, you’re in good company.

Cloud technology has changed how higher education systems work—but many institutions are still using outdated support models. Learn why shared language, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement are critical for modern campus operations.

Implementing new technology is exciting—but only if your team can support it. Higher ed institutions often underestimate the staffing needed for cloud-based systems like Workday Student. A smoother, smaller go-live paired with the right operational support can build confidence instead of chaos.

AI can turn “the expert who knows everything” into documentation everyone can use—without adding hours to their workload. Using a simple Capture-Create-Check method, teams can build accurate, user-friendly job aids in a fraction of the time. And yes, you already have the tools to get started.

Tired of putting out Workday fires? Learn three ways to get ahead — from proactive data monitoring to custom dashboards and visual process mapping — and transform Workday into a tool that supports your operations instead of slowing them down.

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.

Go-Live may indicate that the system is operational, but true operational readiness means that all components, including people, processes, and technology, are aligned and functioning together effectively.

In her recent interview on Slate Strategy Sessions, our CEO Kristina Kelpe reveals that documentation is more than a box to check. It’s a culture that can drive efficiency.

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.

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.

In higher education, documentation is often overlooked or under-resourced—both in terms of time and budget. But here’s the irony: by investing in documentation, institutions can actually save time and money. Read to learn how.

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.