Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050012

In this session you will learn how Hennepin County is leveraging Oracle Guided Learning to provide help when I users need it. This session will guide you through the considerations in implementing this tool and how we manage the product.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA, SHRM

Speaker: Pamela Ingram, Hennepin County

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050034

This presentation highlights the strategic approach and execution of a comprehensive upgrade that simultaneously tackled the PeopleSoft Tools version, the PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) version, and the transition to Fluid. The initiative aimed to modernize the system's functionality, improve user experience, and optimize performance while minimizing disruption to daily operations.

The project required meticulous planning, rigorous testing, and robust communication strategies to ensure a smooth transition. Key components of the upgrade process included:

• Extensive Testing: A thorough testing framework was implemented to identify and address potential issues, ensure system stability, and validate the functionality of integrated processes.
• Strategic Planning: The team devised a detailed project plan to manage interdependencies between the Tools, PUM, and Fluid upgrades, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Effective Communication: A comprehensive communication plan engaged the user community, providing regular updates, training resources, and opportunities for feedback to foster understanding and adoption.

Attendees will gain insights into the challenges, best practices, and lessons learned from this complex upgrade process, as well as actionable strategies for managing similar projects. By aligning technology enhancements with user needs and operational priorities, this upgrade set the foundation for a more efficient and user-friendly system.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA, SHRM

Speaker: Stephen Valentine, Milton Hershey School

Presented at BLUEPRINT 4D
Session ID: P-050133

Join us for an insightful session on transforming financial reporting at UNC Chapel Hill. We moved from static IT-managed nVision reports to a self-service, Excel-based approach, empowering deeper analysis and quick responses without IT reliance. Discover how our Microsoft Excel expertise revolutionized our process with live, drillable PeopleSoft data in Excel, streamlining tasks like variance analysis. Automated data collection redefined budgeting, freeing time for strategic initiatives. This session is ideal for finance professionals seeking practical insights to enhance efficiency and agility in financial reporting. Don’t miss the chance to learn from our experience and apply these strategies in your organization.

This session is eligible the following CPE credits: NASBA

Speaker: Sheri Olson UCLA