Workday Gold

Send us a textWorkday Extend and AI agents are no longer theoretical, they’re already reshaping how customers solve real problems. In this episode of Workday Gold, Keith Bitikofer sits down with Rick Leunisse, co-founder of Incubane, to explore what’s actually working today.They discuss why deep Workday knowledge matters more than ever, how Extend has matured into a strategic capability, and how Workday’s acquisitions, such as Sana, Flowise, and Pipedream, fit together. If you’re trying to understand where the Workday ecosystem is headed and how to prepare your skills and teams, this conversation will help you separate signal from noise.For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikoferConnect with Keith and Rick on LinkedIn. Check out Rick's AI Agent Strategy Blueprint.NEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Volume 3, Navigating Your Career. Now available on most book platforms.

Send us a textCareers in the Workday ecosystem aren’t linear, and that’s often where the real growth happens. In this episode, Keith Bitikofer is joined by Michael Domingo, Senior Manager of HR Technology Engineering at CVS Health, to explore the journey from ticket-solver to architect and the changes that occur when Workday operates at a massive scale.They discuss sustainable support models, the power of community learning, embedded guidance in Workday, and why “privacy debt” is emerging as a critical concern as AI becomes more embedded in HR technology. This conversation is packed with practical insight for Workday professionals, leaders, and anyone thinking about the future of HR systems.For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikoferConnect with Keith and Michael on LinkedIn. Check out Michael's new Substack called 'The Department of First Things First.'michaelpdomingo.comNEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Volume 3, Navigating Your Career. Now available on most book platforms.

Send us a textWorkday customers are demanding faster implementations, smaller consulting and customer support teams, less manual effort, and AI agents may finally make that possible. In this episode, I talk with PeopleFlow.io founder Harish Vashisht about how AI tools are automating release testing, monitoring integrations, preserving institutional knowledge, and enabling consultants and support teams to do more with less. His team is building an “agent layer” for Workday that proactively detects issues, executes processes, and reduces the load on administrators and SMEs.We also explore how these changes will reshape the consulting industry, impact team structures, and create new career paths for Workday professionals. Harish shares candid insights on the skills that matter most, the mindset shift required, and why experimenting with AI is now a critical part of professional growth. If you’re curious where Workday is heading and what it means for your work, this conversation offers a compelling look into the future.For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikoferConnect with Keith and Harish on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/harish-vashisht-8553539/NEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Volume 3, Navigating Your Career. Now available on most book platforms.

Send us a textWriting reports in Workday can be frustrating, time-consuming, and counterintuitive, especially for people coming from SQL, Power BI, or other reporting tools. In this episode, Keith and Christian break down why Workday reporting feels different, what new report writers should focus on, and how to accelerate learning by leveraging standard reports, governance frameworks, and smart defaults. Along the way, they share stories from projects where reporting went right and where it went very wrong.The conversation also explores Discovery Boards, Matrix reports, and the shift toward visual analytics that users actually engage with. From tenant hygiene to integration ownership to drillable dashboards, this episode offers practical, real-world guidance for anyone who owns reporting in their organization. Whether you're supporting HR, finance, or operations, you'll find lessons and ideas you can apply immediately.For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikoferConnect with Keith and Christian on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelcid/NEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Volume 3, Navigating Your Career. Now available on most book platforms.

Send us a textWhat does Workday look like through the eyes of a former SpaceX integrations expert? In this episode, I sit down with Zach Ledford, co-founder of Eljun LLC, to explore how integrations quietly power the success of every Workday implementation — and why companies move toward a best-in-class tech ecosystem. Zach shares what he learned building a managed integration service, productizing solutions, and supporting organizations that need Workday to connect cleanly with dozens of downstream systems.We also talk about how AI will reshape Workday, why friction-point discovery is the most underrated skill in HR and IT, and the career advice Zach wishes he had learned 15 years earlier. Whether you’re an HCM analyst, a Workday leader, or someone exploring entrepreneurship in the ecosystem, this conversation will leave you with practical insights you can use immediately.For information on all of Keith's books and his coaching services, visit KeithBitikofer.com and https://books2read.com/keith-bitikoferConnect with Keith and Zach on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-bitikofer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-ledford-mba-pmp/https://www.eljunllc.com/NEW BOOK- Workday Gold, Volume 3, Navigating Your Career. Now available on most book platforms.