More than 200 CEMI colleagues recently came together for the Workday Architect and Configure kickoff, marking an important shift from preparation to hands‑on decision making. This phase is about more than building a system—it’s about intentionally designing the foundation that will shape how work gets done across the university for years to come.

Framed as being “trustees of other people’s time,” participants began making choices that will affect everyday experiences—from hiring to approvals to how quickly work can move forward.

The kickoff also set a clear tone for the work ahead: progress over perfection, flexibility over over‑design, and alignment before technology. Read the full story to see how this shared understanding is turning into action—and how today’s decisions are shaping a more connected, adaptable future state.

Read the full story on the CEMI website.