Demystifying Change Management for Workday Projects

What is Change Management?

Change Management is often mentioned but not always well understood. At its core, it’s a thoughtful, structured approach to helping people move through big transitions – whether that’s adopting a new system, shifting processes, or navigating organizational change. Done well, it ensures your workforce is informed, supported, and aligned every step of the way. 

When organizations implement tools like Workday, they’re not just updating technology, they’re changing how people work. And that shift can be challenging. Employees may struggle with new processes, feel uncertain about what’s expected, or create workarounds that dilute the intended impact. Without Change Management, even the most robust platform risks falling flat. 

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That’s where Commit comes in. Our Change Management Services combine a deep understanding of the Workday ecosystem with proven strategies to guide your teams through change.

We help you prepare leaders, equip employees, and foster lasting adoption, so Workday delivers not just functionality, but real transformation. 

Why Change Management Matters for Workday

  • Creates a Seamless User Experience: A well-managed rollout ensures Workday feels intuitive and helpful, not like a disruption. 
  • Drives Adoption and Confidence: Employees are more likely to embrace Workday when they understand how it fits into their day-to-day work. 
  • Supports People Leaders: Managers get the tools and messaging they need to lead by example and support their teams through the shift. 
  • Reduces Resistance and Confusion: Clear expectations, consistent communication, and responsive support help ease the discomfort of change. 
  • Accelerates Time to Value: The faster your teams adopt Workday, the quicker you realize the benefits, from smarter insights to more efficient operations. 
  • Builds Trust: Employees stay informed and involved, increasing transparency and credibility across the organization. 
  • Lays the Groundwork for Future Change: A successful launch sets the stage for continuous improvement and scalable growth. 

Our Approach 

We partner closely with your teams to provide tailored guidance, tools, training materials, and communication assets – everything needed to support a smooth transition. Our approach is flexible, collaborative, and curated to engage (and excite!) your organization.

Job Aids

Easy-to-read documents designed to provide essential information and quick-look instructions for completing specific tasks.

Videos

visually guide users through specific processes or tasks within a system showing each step in detail. Great for end-users new to Workday.

Communications

Integrated comms strategies foster engagement and encourage feedback –ensuring consistent messaging.

Process Maps

Offer a granular level of detail, capturing each step, decision point, input, output, and stakeholder involved in the process

Whether you’re rolling out Workday for the first time or expanding functionality, Change Management is the key to making it stick and making it matter.

Commit partners with you every step of the way. 

Have questions?

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Dallas, TX 75201

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