Stop, Remediate, and Listen: The FST System Remediation Network

Contributed by Scot Thornton, FST Systems and Remediation Lead

As the FST project progresses further into the implementation phase, we turn our attention more to preparations for system remediation. Specifically, we’re assessing system-specific impacts and readying to perform the necessary changes. System remediation is the process of identifying and implementing changes that are required to non-Workday systems in order to successfully integrate with Workday Financials or consume new financial data following the transition from Oracle. This process will be collaborative, with the FST team working with partners in the schools and units to ensure you have what you need in advance of the July 2022 go-live of Workday Financials.

The System Remediation Network (SRN) kicked off activities in November, and just had its second meeting this month. That meeting focused on an in-depth overview Foundation Data Model (FDM).

Here’s more info about the network:

Who participates?

·        Owners/sponsors of systems affected by Workday Financials implementation

·        Functional and technical support staff for those systems

·        FST project support staff from the technical and functional teams

·        FST change management team members

What’s the purpose?

To provide a collaborative forum for affected UVA system owners and support staff. The network will enable participants share information, documentation, tools, and best practices necessary for effective system remediation. It will also help system owners navigate project processes, such as testing, and gain access to information related to system remediation from other FST workstreams as needed.

Where and when does the group meet?

The System Remediation Network will meet monthly for the first few months and then will likely ramp up to a biweekly meeting schedule. Meetings currently occur via Zoom.

Why does this group exist?

To ensure that the FST team provides the information and support required by system owners to effectively remediate your systems in advance of the Workday Financials implementation on July 1, 2022, and to ensure the continuity and stability of the services provided by these systems.

To facilitate the network’s activities, the SRN has a dedicated area in the online Community.