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Campus Spotlight: Western Colorado University
After Workday Student go-live, Western Colorado University improved reporting, usability, and staff confidence to strengthen adoption and long-term success.
Katrina Wills Holland
Jun 204 min read


Campus Spotlight: Portland Community College
Preparing for Workday Student, Portland Community College improved navigation, usability, and adoption by applying lessons learned from its Workday HR/Finance implementation.
Katrina Wills Holland
Jun 206 min read


Stop Searching Workday Like It Is Google
Most people search Workday the same way they search Google, but that approach creates unnecessary friction. A few simple adjustments can transform how quickly your team finds what they need.
Katrina Wills Holland
Apr 293 min read


Predictable Navigation Is Better Than Fast Navigation
When Workday feels harder to use than it should, the culprit usually isn't the software or the staff. It's a navigation design decision made early in implementation and quietly left behind. Here's why that matters and what to do about it.
Katrina Wills Holland
Apr 162 min read


Warm Up Your Workday Dashboard
Workday often gets blamed for feeling overwhelming or impersonal. In reality, the interface is a blank slate. With intentional design choices, campuses can shape Workday into a tool that actually supports how people work every day.
Katrina Wills Holland
Feb 52 min read


Make Workday More Intuitive
Here are four zero-cost, fast improvements that make Workday far more intuitive and easier to use.
Kristina Kelpe
Dec 11, 20252 min read


3 Ways to Stop Fire-Fighting Workday Issues
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.
Kristina Kelpe
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Hot Take: Workday Dashboards as Information Hubs
Many schools underutilize the power of dashboards. Streamline everyday tasks with good design.
Kristina Kelpe
Jul 3, 20251 min read


Reclaim Your Students' Patience (and Time): The Magic of Configured Workday Dashboards
Configure your Workday Student to create user-friendly dashboards and processes and your end-users will thank you.
Kristina Kelpe
Apr 23, 20252 min read


4 Navigation Design Strategies to Enhance the Workday Student User Experience
In this post, we will share essential tips to make your Workday navigation intuitive and enjoyable for everyone.
Katrina Wills Holland
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Why Job-Aids Alone Are Not Enough for Workday Student Go-Live (And What You Actually Need)
Job aids are certainly essential, but they are not enough for a smooth go-live.
Kristina Kelpe
Mar 19, 20253 min read


My Favorite Job-Aid Time-Saving Tools
Job-aids are the perfect combination of function and design. And having the right tools make a huge difference and save a ton of time.
Katrina Wills Holland
Feb 12, 20252 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


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


How to Give Your Workday® Job-Aids a Boost
So, learning is hard. And sometimes job-aids make it even harder.
Katrina Wills Holland
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Workday® Training Guides: Embrace a Team Approach
I believe that your functional users are the best resources for creating content for training guides.
Kristina Kelpe
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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