Workday Gold

• From Guardrails to Growth: Workday Governance and the Role of AI, with Steve Atnip

  Send us a textIn this episode of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer welcomes back Steve Atnip to explore the critical (and often overlooked) topic of Workday governance. They discuss what governance really means, how to build an effective model, and why executive sponsorship is essential. They also tackle the challenges of supporting global users, balancing standardization with flexibility, and navigating complex decisions around security, compliance, and business process design.In the second half, the conversation shifts to AI—what it’s doing today and what it might do tomorrow. From copilots that adapt to your workflow to agents that span across platforms, Keith and Steve explore how AI may transform consulting, support, and how we even think about interacting with Workday data. If you’re in the Workday ecosystem, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.AI example mentioned (but not as a recommendation): Realistic AI Phone CallsFor information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikoferConnect with Keith on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/NEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Navigating Your CareerTo preorder the book and pick it up at Workday Rising in San Francisco in SeptemberIt will officially be released on October 1, 2025.To connect with Steve Atnip, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveatnip/

  --------  

  44:53

  --------

  44:53
• The Workday You Don’t See: A Conversation with Steve Atnip on Scale, Strategy, and Supporting People

  Send us a textIn this episode of Workday Gold, Keith sits down with Workday veteran Steve Atnip to talk about his winding career path, from accounting to HRIS manager to Workday consultant. Steve shares a pivotal elevator pitch moment that led to his first Workday implementation and how that decision shaped his career. They discuss key differences between supporting small vs. large (200,000 employees) Workday tenants, including performance issues, report optimization, and managing large volume events.The second half of the episode takes a deep dive into performance reviews. Steve challenges the typical compensation-driven approach and makes the case for real performance management rooted in business strategy. Keith and Steve discuss what makes a great performance process, why middle managers need more support, and how managerial courage and emotional intelligence are critical in creating meaningful employee conversations.For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com at https://keithbitikofer.com/https://books2read.com/keith-bitikoferConnect with Keith on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/To connect with Steve Atnip, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveatnip/

  --------  

  43:31

  --------

  43:31
• Career Lessons from Eric Olson’s Workday Journey

  Send us a textIn this episode of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer is joined by Eric Olson, VP of Customer Operations at OneSource Virtual. Eric shares the winding path of his Workday career, from raising his hand for payroll at CPSG to navigating mergers, acquisitions, and a return to OSV. He highlights the critical role that saying "yes" plays in shaping long-term career growth and offers candid insight into how company culture, leadership mindset, and team trust evolve.They also explore OSV's strategic transformation after divesting its professional services division. Now, OSV focuses entirely on in-tenant business process services for Workday customers. Eric discusses how that shift has opened new doors for collaboration and alignment. The episode wraps with powerful leadership lessons on transitioning from contributor to manager to executive, especially the unseen challenges and responsibilities that come with each level.For information on all of Keith's books, newsletter and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikoferConnect with Keith on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/To connect with Eric Olson, you can find him on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ericolson1/

  --------  

  30:31

  --------

  30:31
• The Reality Check: AI Adoption and What We Wish We'd Known Before Supporting Workday

  Send us a textIn this episode of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer and Christian Delcid unpack the intersection of AI and Workday. From slow adoption in enterprise settings to the rising importance of AI literacy—even for non-technical roles—they explore why now is the time to get hands-on with tools like ChatGPT and Claude. Keith shares practical tips like replacing your Google searches with AI prompts to start building confidence.They also reflect on their Workday journeys—what they wish they knew at the start, why Workday always keeps you learning, and how people and psychology play an outsized role in success. Whether you're deep into Workday or just getting started, this episode is filled with relatable stories, helpful mindset shifts, and encouragement to take ownership of your career in this fast-changing ecosystem.For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com.Connect with Keith on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/To connect with Christian Delcid, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelcid/

  --------  

  28:34

  --------

  28:34
• Built on Workday, Backed by Experience: A Deep Dive with George Whitaker

  Send us a textIn this episode of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer sits down with George Whitaker, head of innovation at Maxi Group, to explore his fascinating journey from Workday customer to Built on Workday partner. George shares the story of transforming PGA of America's decades-old systems and building one of the early Workday Extend success stories—the Purse Payout Tool that manages winnings from 6,000 annual golf events. The conversation reveals how Workday has evolved from a software company to a true platform, enabling rapid application development that once took months of integration work.The discussion dives deep into the Built on Workday marketplace, where George's team has released multiple applications on Workday’s Marketplace solving real customer problems, from customer portal payments to IBAN (international bank account number) validation. They explore the differences between building apps for individual customers versus the marketplace, the role of AI beyond simple text generation, and how Workday's agent model could revolutionize business process management. George offers practical career advice drawn from his experience on both sides of the Workday ecosystem, emphasizing the power of networking, continuous learning, and approaching problems with creativity rather than predetermined solutions.For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com at https://keithbitikofer.com/https://books2read.com/keith-bitikoferConnect with Keith on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/To connect with George Whitaker, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgewhitaker/Or at: [email protected]

  --------  

  36:59

  --------

  36:59

Meer Zaken en persoonlijke financiën podcasts

Trending Zaken en persoonlijke financiën -podcasts

Over Workday Gold