Gideon Taylor

SMU's EMPLID Secure & Confidential Request GT eForm™ reduces turnaround time and ensures all HR processes are being completed
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | TX
Join SMU on Thursday, October 10 @ 12 PM CDT as they demonstrate their EMPLID Secure & Confidential Request GT eForm.
This solution leverages:

a custom configuration page that allows for dynamic data entry rules by population (Adjunct Faculty, Sponsored User, etc.)
GT’s Token framework to send a timed invitation to an external participant to securely fill out the form
modal window of delivered address data entry page, which hooks into our CLEAN_Address bolt-on
modal window of delivered Search/Match page, which uses existing SMU Search/Match rules
API integration with Taleo to send the bio/demo data collected by eForm to create the Candidate Profile Template in Taleo

Benefits:

Reduced turnaround time when new IDs are requested
Allows external users a secure and confidential method to submit personal data
Avoid creation of duplicate SMU IDs
Ensure all HR processes are being completed (background checks, I9, etc.) if required after the ID is created

Register today! The recording of the webinar will be sent to all who register to attend.

Rethinking Digital Transformation, Chapter 3: What Color is Your Parachute? Smart Strategies to Get from Today’s PeopleSoft to What’s Next
2024-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
Rethinking Digital Transformation, Chapter 3: What Color is Your Parachute? Smart Strategies to Get from Today’s PeopleSoft to What’s Next
Like it or not, there’s likely a huge ERP project in your future. And sorry for the clickbait, but we’ll share our 8 Top Tips (really!) to get you ready. #4 will surprise you! (Um, sorry again.)
Join us for this insight-packed webinar with Gideon Taylor CEO Paul Taylor. Thursday, September 26th @ 12PM CDT.

Sorry to bring this up, but there is probably a huge ERP project in your future. Whether you move to a SaaS platform or reimplement PeopleSoft to fully modernize, if you want to stay relevant, it’s not a question of “if”, but “when”. How does your organization go about preparing for that?
Someone once said that taking an organization through a major ERP project can be like jumping out of an airplane and sewing your parachute on the way down; you just hope you can get enough pieced together before you hit the ground to keep the landing from being… um… disruptive. Won’t it be easier (and safer) if your parachute is ready before you board the plane?
We’ll discuss some of the smart things your organization can be doing today so that you’re ready for tomorrow when it comes.

Design Cloud-proofed business processes that can are not platform-dependent, so they can easily move if you do.
Automate manual tasks now so your staff has bandwidth to work the next big project.
Invest in user experience improvements, like chat and role-focused portals, that you can take with you.Join us for successful strategies that will ensure a soft landing when your next big ERP project comes and allow you to keep innovating in the meantime!

Get More from GT eForms with Bolt Ons and Solution Templates
2024-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
Join us for the next Lunch and Learn session co-presented by Alisha Malcarne, Gideon Taylor Business Analyst Manager, and Kevin Kuntz, North Dakota University System Core Technology Services HCM Business Analyst. Discover how GT eForms Bolt Ons and Solution Templates can extend the capabilities of the GT eForms Framework.

Want to send automated reminder emails? Cue the Email Reminder Tool
Need greater flexibility with your workflow? Augmented Routing to the rescue
Want to create forms in mass? GT Batch Tool has you covered
Need some help managing abandoned, saved forms? Meet the Withdraw Utility

Learn how these tools can enhance your efficiency, make your team efforts more effective, and adapt flexibly to your needs.

Southeast RUG
2024-08-27 08:00 - 14:00 | TX
Join Gideon Taylor at Southeast RUG in Atlanta
We’re pleased to announce our participation in Southeast RUG on Tuesday, August 27th. We look forward to connecting with other professionals at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Atlanta. Meet members of our senior leadership, including Scott Antin (VP of Business Development), Rain Rogers (Director of Key Accounts), and Todd Sanders (Director of Key Accounts.) We will also be presenting What Color is YOUR Parachute? Smart Strategies to Get From PeopleSoft to What’s Next.

University of South Carolina discusses how their Grant Time & Effort Report eform automated their report process
2024-08-15 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
This GT Lunch & Learn featured The University of South Carolina discussing their Grant Time & Effort Report solution using GT eForms.
Key points included:

Automated batch process creates Time and Effort Report forms for grant-funded employees, with emails sent to managers for review and approval.
Workflow utilizes parallel paths for each project & auto-approves if previously approved in an earlier step.
Setup tables define reporting periods and exclude certain project IDs from grants reporting.
BI Publisher report compiles form information and certifications into a printable format.

Rethinking Digital Transformation, Chapter 2: Unintended Consequences of SaaS Migrations
2024-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
Rethinking Digital Transformation, Chapter 2: Unintended Consequences of SaaS Migrations
Attention PeopleSoft users! Are you considering a SaaS migration? As the saying goes, what you don’t know CAN hurt you. Join us for this new webinar full of proven ways to avoid unwanted surprises.
Join us for this insight-packed webinar with Gideon Taylor CEO Paul Taylor. Thursday, August 15th @ 12PM CDT.

One of PeopleSoft’s greatest strengths has always been its flexibility, but that’s also one of its greatest challenges. If you’re contemplating the move to a SaaS solution, how do you shift from the unlimited (and sometimes uncontrolled) flexibility of PeopleSoft to cookie-cutter rigidity? What do you lose and gain along the way?
Join us for Paul Taylor’s theoretical (and often entertaining) musings of “what might be”. How do you address business requirements that aren’t delivered within the base product? Does “SaaS” always equal “up to date” and “best practice”? How do you manage user expectations…and how do you tell them “No”? Perhaps most crucially – when is the right time to move to SaaS?
Paul will explore benefits and challenges both obvious and unseen. DISCLAIMER: We hope you’re curious about what he has to say, because we’re never quite sure what to expect.

Rethinking Digital Transformation – Chapter 1: “Everyone is Doing it” and Other Bad Reasons for Cloud Moves
2024-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
Rethinking Digital Transformation – Chapter 1: “Everyone is Doing it” and Other Bad Reasons for Cloud Moves
When starting a digital transformation, it is best to know why you’re doing it. Is moving to the Cloud a means to an end, or an end in itself? Are you trying to impact the bottom line, improve the user experience, or both? As the industry learns real-world lessons about re-platforming in the Cloud era, you’d better have your priorities straight.
Join us for this insight-packed webinar with Gideon Taylor CEO Paul Taylor. Thursday, July 18th @ 12PM CDT.

This session will take a hopefully sober, and likely sobering look at how a SaaS project affects users and finances. Moving to the cloud will definitely change user experience and functionality – probably in both positive and negative ways. Cloud moves always change cost structures – but don’t automatically reduce cost.
Your priorities should dictate the timing of your Cloud move, and well-informed decisions may contradict herd mentality. You may find it worthwhile to invest in dramatically improving your PeopleSoft user experience today while you are preparing for your Cloud move. Sorry if we’re the first to tell you this, but SaaS won’t magically make everything better.
Warning: Sacred cows (and conventional wisdom) are not safe in this session! We will question the consensus meaning of “digital transformation” and propose a more challenging definition; we’ll take a clear-eyed look at the negative impacts you can expect from a SaaS move, and steps you can take to mitigate them. You might end up wanting to rethink your whole enterprise project calendar. What, did you think this was going to be easy?

Madison College's Dual Enrollment eForm: Lowering barriers to learning
2024-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 | TX
July’s GT Lunch & Learn will be presented by Madison College sharing their ECWS (Early College Workforce Strategies) Application project using GT eForms. This application is used by high school students to participate in dual enrollment through Wisconsin’s Start College Now (SCN) program or Madison College’s STEM Academy.
The eForm includes a path for K-12 partner to enroll high school students in courses outside of SCN and STEM through Third-Party billing.
Form approvers includes external users, whose access is managed by a custom process to provision access and monitor for action to be taken on the form.
Topics for the session include:

GT Reminder Tool, which emails reminders to approvers after a set time period.
Provision process to grant/remove PeopleSoft access to external users which also uses the GT Robot.
GT Augmented Routing, which allows maximizes workflow flexibility for three types of form applications

We look forward to sharing with you!

AI is Suddenly Everywhere! What is the Fuss and Where can I get Value?
2024-06-26 09:00 - 10:00 | TX
Join the Higher Education User Group (HEUG) and Gideon Taylor’s Andrew Bediz as he explores the journey of the AI revolution, examining the pivotal advancements that have brought us to this transformative era.
This session will highlight the significance of these developments, particularly through the lens of data privacy and enterprise applications.
Andrew will discuss the current market landscape and the profound impact of generative AI and Large Language Models, while addressing critical risk factors.
Explore a real-world case study showcasing how institutions have harnessed AI chatbots to streamline administrative processes and provide personalized support. The session will conclude with a live demonstration of an Oracle-powered enterprise chatbot, illustrating seamless integration with existing systems. Get ready to reimagine the future and discover the limitless potential AI chatbots bring to higher education and beyond.

Chat Your Way to Efficiency - The Future of Checklists is Here!
2024-06-13 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
Business Process Automation… in a chat? You bet!
Join Gideon Taylor in this all-new webinar to discover how to revolutionize your checklist processes with Ida, your (soon-to-be) favorite chatbot. Learn how to seamlessly guide users through tasks, from delivered PeopleSoft steps to dynamic GT eForms, all without leaving the chat interface. We’ll be showing an Employee Onboarding checklist during our example, because it is something we’ve all had to complete.
Whether you’re in HR, Finance, or Campus departments, this webinar is for you. Explore intuitive checklists and GT eForms to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Don’t miss out – register now to unlock the potential of Ida and streamline your workflows!
Webinar will be recorded and sent to all who register. Bring your questions and curiosity!

Language Placement eForms Help in Correct Course Placement for Students
2024-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
Trisha Chuplis, Academic Relationship Manager and Chuck Thayer, ERP Systems Specialist for Students at The College of the Holy Cross built 8 language placements eForms, one for each language the college offers. The eForms will be used by all students to determine their correct placement for a specific language course, which is a prerequisite for graduation.
The forms varied in requirements and could include the student having to take an exam, answering questions about their background with a specific language, or uploading an essay/video attachment to demonstrate their knowledge of the language.
In a desire to automate this manual process and due to the sunsetting of the application used for their current placement exams, The College of the Holy Cross undertook this challenge as their very first GT eForm build. Their demo will highlight the Spanish Placement eForm, which is the most used language on campus. The Spanish Placement eForm features an exam page that could be required based on the student’s previous knowledge of the language. We will also explore the use of:

Logic to place via questionnaire or open form for student to take the placement exam.
An exam timer visible on the form page which counts down the student of the time limit to complete the exam and forces submission after the time limit expires.
Calculation of the exam score based on the student’s current answers.
Use of code to place a student in a course based on the Test Scores ranges set up in PeopleSoft.
Automated process of notifying the registrar of the prerequisite courses to assign to the student.

Webinar will be recorded and sent to all who register.

Blueprint 2024 in Dallas
2024-05-06 - 2024-05-10 | TX
Gideon Taylor is excited to announce our sponsorship of Quest Oracle Community’s Blueprint 2024 in Dallas, Texas May 7-10.
Join us as we present multiple sessions during the conference, including:

Time
2024 Blueprint 4D Sessions
Session ID#
Room #
Presenter

Tuesday, May 7th

4:45 – 5:30 PM
What Color is YOUR Parachute? Smart Strategies to Get From ‘PeopleSoft’ to ‘What’s Next’
P-040049
Monte Carlo
Paul Taylor

Sorry to bring this up: but there is probably a huge ERP project in your future. Whether you move to a SaaS platform or reimplement PeopleSoft to fully modernize: if you want to stay relevant: it’s not a question of “if” but “when”.

Wednesday, May 8th

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Journey to the AI. 23 Community Colleges: 1 Digital Assistant.
P-031614
Monte Carlo
Andrew Bediz

This presentation will cover our project to roll out an Oracle Digital Assistant (ODA) which has system-wide knowledge coupled with an understanding of each college to create a personalized experience for every student.

Thursday, May 9th

8:00 – 8:45 AM
“Everyone is Doing It” and Other Bad Reasons for Cloud Moves
P-040675
Sapphire
Paul Taylor

When starting a digital transformation: it is best to know why you’re doing it. Is moving to the Cloud a means to an end: or an end in itself? Are you trying to impact the bottom line: improve the user experience: or both?

12:50- 1:20 PM
Back to YOUR Future: Time Travel Reveals how AI, SaaS, and Automation Work Out for Your Organization
P-049099
Exhibit Hall Theater
Gideon Taylor Team

Doctor Emmett Brown used the GT DeLorean to time travel to 2029 and see your enterprise software future, and be warned, it isn’t pretty! Join us for a fun trip to the future in this brand-new Blueprint Theater Session. Great Scott!

2:30 – 3:15 PM
AI is suddenly everywhere! What is the fuss and where can I get value?
P-042854
Metropolitan
Andrew Bediz

Dive into the future of work with our enlightening session on the revolutionary strides in Artificial Intelligence that are redefining the employee experience.

Friday, May 10th

10:00 – 10:45 AM
Create systematic synergy using Fluid Person, Job, and Position Data
P-038762
Monte Carlo
Lynette Chaudoin

The suite of solutions that make up our ability to hire: update Job Data: maintain Positions: update Person Data: and update employment status has seen a major overhaul in recent years.

Illinois Central College Shares How GT eForms Streamlined their Financial Aid Processes
2024-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
Joanna Schmidt, Senior Business Analyst at Illinois Central College, will share how her Enterprise System team successfully used GT eForms to streamline their Financial Aid processes by transforming all verification forms to PeopleSoft-based eForms, automatically updating Checklist Item statuses, and automating the storage of attachments to ImageNow.
ICC, a long-time client of Gideon Taylor, will also demo their “next generation” of eForms for the upcoming 2025 academic year, which include several innovative features such as:

Reviewers/approvers can sign in any order; route to Financial Aid staff when last one signs
Parents can securely review, edit, upload attachments, and approve eForms
Ability for student to reset parent’s token if necessary
Configurable on-page validations
Specify which page has Attachment Upload functionality
Gather signatures/approvals on a dedicated page
And much more!

The webinar will last approximately 30 minutes with a Q&A immediately following the presentation. Please join us!
The recording will be sent to all who register. Come learn with us!

ALLIANCE 2024
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-06 | TX
Join Gideon Taylor in Phoenix March 3-6 for HEUG ALLIANCE 2024! We look forward to sharing exciting new solutions in our booth (#319) and during multiple sessions. Check out our schedule below. We look forward to connecting with the wonderful HEUG community soon.

Time
Alliance Sessions
Session ID#
Room #
Presenter
Co-presenter #1
Co-presenter #2
Co-presenter #3
Session Link

Monday, March 4th

10:00-11:00AM
AI is suddenly everywhere! What is the fuss and where can I get value?
11018
TBA
Andrew Bediz
Paul Taylor

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4846&eaid=21937

2:30-2:45PM
Generative AI or Traditional AI? The answer is “yes!”
11074
TBA
Andrew Bediz

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4846&eaid=22033

Tuesday, March 5th

8:30-9:30AM
Mastering Gideon Taylor eForms: Elevating Efficiency Through Automation
10587
TBA
Andrea Lloyd
Chris Lopac
Deidre Muir
Sara Narveson
https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4846&eaid=21761

10:00-11:00AM
Making a Molehill out of a Mountain: Automating OUHSC’s Grants Pre-Award Process
10918
TBA
Lynette Chaudoin

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4846&eaid=21765

2:00-3:00PM
Reimagining Tennessee’s PeopleSoft HCM for a Smarter, Easier, Better User Experience
11017
TBA
Andrew Bediz
Lynette Chaudoin

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4846&eaid=21936

2:30-3:30PM
Streamlining Security Approvals with GT eForms: Improving Efficiency and Accuracy
10906
TBA
Kim Alling
David Marty
Heather Hollister

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4846&eaid=21811

Wednesday, March 6th

8:30-9:30AM
From Paper to Pixels: Transforming the Student Journey in the Digital Age with GT eForms
10605
TBA
Hannah Liu
Alexander Lee

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4846&eaid=21824

10:00-11:00AM
Unleashing the Power of Gideon Taylor eForms Advanced Topics
10588
TBA
Andrea Lloyd

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4846&eaid=21843

11:30-12:30PM
Our New Toy – What Have We Done with Gideon Taylor eForms?
10750
TBA
Anna Ting
Scott Antin

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4846&eaid=21862

Tambellini Future Campus™ Summit
2024-01-16 - 2024-01-18 | TX
Tambellini Future Campus™ Summit January 17-18, 2024

Gideon Taylor is pleased to announce our participation in The Tambellini Group’s Future Campus™ Summit in Newport Beach, CA January 17-18, 2024. We’re also excited to share that our CEO Paul Taylor and IntraSee co-founder and Managing Director Andrew Bediz will be discussing how to avoid “analysis paralysis” when implementing Artificial Intelligence in a Higher Ed environment during a plenary session at the Summit. Please join us!

PNM Resources displays their Interactive, Multi-stage Employee Performance Review eForm
2023-12-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Online, United States
PNM Resources, a leading energy provider in the South / Southwest, demonstrates how they’ve used GT eForms inside PeopleSoft HCM to create an interactive, multi-stage employee performance review solution, including:

Annual goal-setting
Multi-stage, collaborative review points throughout the year
Department-based roundtable process for final review reconciliation

Western University Showcases Exciting and Innovative Solutions Using GT eForms
2023-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
All-new GT eForms™ Webinar! Please join Western University on Tuesday, November 14th, as they showcase some of the exciting and innovative new solutions they’ve built using GT eForms.
Western is focused on putting power into the hands of their users. Their goal is to reduce the need for administrative oversight, allowing end users to do as much on their own as possible.
Join Western as they demonstrate several forms they have built using GT eForms, including:
● Payment Requisition
● Student Guest Travel
● Delegation of Signing Authority for Research
This is a great opportunity to see how this forward-thinking organization has taken the tools provided by Gideon Taylor to optimize many critical processes and eliminate numerous outdated, paper-based forms.
The 30-minute webinar will be followed by an optional Q&A for attendees to ask questions.
Webinar will be recorded and sent to all who register.

RECONNECT 2023 Deep Dive
2023-10-22 - 2023-10-26 | TX
Join Gideon Taylor online for RECONNECT Dive Deep
October 23-26, 2023
We’re pleased to join Quest Oracle Community at RECONNECT Deep Dive 2023. This is THE virtual event of the year, and we can’t wait to see you there! Gideon Taylor will be presenting during multiple sessions. As the exclusive Tools & Tech session sponsor, we’ll also be sharing our latest updates during the Tools & Tech Roadmap. Here’s the link to our Virtual Booth. Stop by and say hello!
Here are some of our sessions. Please join us!

We’ll also be giving away a pair of new AirPod Pros as part of Quest-opoly. Be sure and register to win!

EDUCAUSE 2023
2023-10-08 - 2023-10-12 | PeopleSoft
Join us at EDUCAUSE 2023!
Gideon Taylor is excited to announce that we’ll be attending EDUCAUSE 2023 in Chicago, Illinois, October 9-12th.

Stop by our Exhibit Hall booth #350 and say “hello!”
Join us for an exciting presentation about how to implement a successful chatbot in higher ed featuring VCCS.
Meet our team, including our CEO!
Sign up for our giveaway!

We’ll see you in Chicago!

HEUG East - North Carolina
2023-10-08 - 2023-10-10 | TX
Gideon Taylor is excited to be attending HEUG East – North Carolina. Please join us for two days of learning, networking, and fun! We also look forward to presenting multiple sessions during the conference. We’ll see you in beautiful Raleigh!
You’ll also be able to find us at any of these sessions featuring Gideon Taylor solutions:

Session 6023 (Enterprise Chatbots) How VCCS rolled out 1 AI Chatbot federated to 23 colleges with integration to GPT (Monday, October 9th, 2:30-3:30 PM) Imagine a future where students’ needs are met 24/7, in multiple languages, and with personalized care.

Session 6029 (Enterprise Chatbots) AI is suddenly everywhere! What is the fuss and where can I get value? (Tuesday, October 10, 8:30-9:30 AM) Join us as we explore how AI is revolutionizing the higher education experience.

Session 6030 (PeopleSoft) What if PeopleSoft Were More Like Alexa? (Tuesday, October 10, 10:00-11:00 AM) We’ll discuss and demonstrate ways to revolutionize how your PeopleSoft users interact and collaborate with your applications, your data, and each other.

Session 6031 (PeopleSoft) What Color is Your Parachute? Smart Strategies to Get From Today’s PeopleSoft to What’s Next (Tuesday, October 10, 2:45-3:45 PM) Join us for successful strategies that will ensure a soft landing when your next big ERP project comes.

HEUG Central - Illinois
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-03 | TX
Gideon Taylor is excited to be attending HEUG Central – Illinois. Please join us for two days of learning, networking, and fun! We also look forward to presenting multiple sessions during the conference. We’ll see you in beautiful Oak Brook!
You’ll also be able to find us at any of these sessions featuring Gideon Taylor solutions:

Session 6022 (PeopleSoft & Cloud) What Color is Your Parachute? Smart Strategies to Get From Today’s PeopleSoft to What’s Next (Tuesday, October 3rd, 8:30-9:30 AM) Join us for successful strategies that will ensure a soft landing when your next big ERP project comes.

Session 6001 (GT eForms) Automating the Student Experience at the University of Wisconsin – Madison with GT eForms (Tuesday, October 3rd, 10:00-11:00 AM) We will dive into how the UW-Madison continues to streamline the student experience.

Session 6307 (Chatbots) “LUie, what’s my Math Placement score?” (Tuesday, October 3rd, 10:00-11:00 AM) Join Loyola and IntraSee as they share key learnings from their collaboration.

Session 6024 (Artificial Intelligence/Chatbots) AI is suddenly everywhere! What is the fuss and where can I get value? (Tuesday, October 3rd, 11:15-12:15 PM) Join us as we explore how AI is revolutionizing the higher education experience.

Session 6020 (GT eForms) To Boldly Go Where No Verification eForm Has Gone Before: Case Study – GT eForms Implementation (Tuesday, October 3rd, 11:15-12:15 PM) Learn how Illinois Central College implemented 86 eForms in only 4 months!

Session 6028 (GT eForms) GT eForms Solution Sharing (Tuesday, October 3rd, 1:30-2:30 PM) Join users from around the region to share solutions, challenges, and experiences related to AWE, Workflow, and GT eForms.

Session 6023 (PeopleSoft) What if PeopleSoft Were More Like Alexa? (Tuesday, October 3rd, 2:45-3:45 PM) We’ll discuss and demonstrate ways to revolutionize how your PeopleSoft users interact and collaborate with your applications, your data, and each other.

Rethinking Digital Transformation - Chapter 1: "Everyone is Doing it" and Other Bad Reasons for Cloud Moves
2023-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
Please join us! All-new webinar!
Rethinking Digital Transformation – Chapter 1: “Everyone is Doing it” and Other Bad Reasons for Cloud Moves
When starting a digital transformation, it is best to know why you’re doing it. Is moving to the Cloud a means to an end, or an end in itself? Are you trying to impact the bottom line, improve the user experience, or both? As the industry learns real-world lessons about re-platforming in the Cloud era, you’d better have your priorities straight.
Join us for this insight-packed webinar with Gideon Taylor CEO Paul Taylor. Thursday, September 14th @ 12PM CDT.
Register Today!
This session will take a hopefully sober, and likely sobering look at how a SaaS project affects users and finances. Moving to the cloud will definitely change user experience and functionality – probably in both positive and negative ways. Cloud moves always change cost structures – but don’t automatically reduce cost.
Your priorities should dictate the timing of your Cloud move, and well-informed decisions may contradict herd mentality. You may find it worthwhile to invest in dramatically improving your PeopleSoft user experience today while you are preparing for your Cloud move. Sorry if we’re the first to tell you this, but SaaS won’t magically make everything better.
Warning: Sacred cows (and conventional wisdom) are not safe in this session! We will question the consensus meaning of “digital transformation” and propose a more challenging definition; we’ll take a clear-eyed look at the negative impacts you can expect from a SaaS move, and steps you can take to mitigate them. You might end up wanting to rethink your whole enterprise project calendar. What, did you think this was going to be easy?
Save your spot!

Accelerating PeopleSoft Innovation in Higher Ed - Top Schools Share Their Success Stories
2023-08-23 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
How have schools like UC Berkeley, RIT, and NDUS implemented high impact eForms projects? How did they address custom needs when all are saying “go vanilla”?
All three schools hit this out of the park with eForms projects. Learn first-hand how they did it!

This webinar will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn how a diverse group of Higher Ed technology leaders and administrators built and implemented multiple, highly successful eForms projects. Whether you are in the middle of a digital transformation or are contemplating when and how to begin, this will be a unique and results-focused conversation you won’t want to miss.
Highlights:
o Learn how an 11-campus system in North Dakota (NDUS) built and published over 120 new eForms in just one year.
o Hear first-hand how Rochester Institute of Technology rebuilt their most complicated form (Leave of Absence/Withdrawal) and transformed their entire user experience.
o Discover how UC Berkeley has eliminated over 250,000 paper forms (approximately 500,000 pieces of paper) in just two years by implementing a wide range of eForms.
When done right, eForms have the potential to improve and optimize a broad range of Higher Ed processes and initiatives, from simple to complex. Whether replacing a simple PDF to creating a full-featured custom application, careful planning and robust engagement with experienced partners are key. We look forward to sharing and helping you navigate a successful eForms endeavor.
Host:
Scott Antin – VP of Business Development at Gideon Taylor
Guest panelists:
Andrea Lloyd – Senior Systems Analyst at UC Berkeley
Sara Narveson – Application Analyst at North Dakota University System
Dee Muir – Business Analyst at North Dakota University System
Matt DeMayo – Senior Associate Registrar at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rethinking Digital Transformation - Chapter 2: A.I. is suddenly everywhere! What is the fuss and where can I get value?
2023-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
In an era driven by digital innovation, the current business landscape is witnessing a significant revolution with the emergence of A.I. chatbots. This presentation explores the current market for A.I. enterprise-class chatbots, focusing on their unprecedented potential to enhance the experiences of employees, managers, applicants, retirees and more.
Join us as we explore how A.I. is revolutionizing businesses both large and small. Discover the untapped value chatbots hold for all users and how Oracle’s strategic partnership with Gideon Taylor unlocks this technology’s full potential. We’ll discuss the current market landscape and the transformative influence of generative AI and Large Language Models. We’ll look at real-world client case studies that showcase the benefits institutions have already gained with A.I. chatbots, from streamlined administrative processes to personalized, secure user experiences.
Witness a live demo of an Oracle-powered enterprise chatbots in action, seamlessly integrating with enterprise systems. Prepare to reimagine the future of HCM and embrace the boundless possibilities that A.I. chatbots bring to enterprise!

Rethinking Digital Transformation - Chapter 1: “Everyone is Doing It” and Other Bad Reasons for Cloud Moves
2023-06-28 11:00 - 12:00 | TX
When starting a digital transformation, it is best to know why you’re doing it. Is moving to the Cloud a means to an end, or an end in itself? Are you trying to impact the bottom line, improve the user experience, or both? As the industry learns real-world lessons about re-platforming in the Cloud era, you’d better have your priorities straight.
This session will take a hopefully sober, and likely sobering look at how a SaaS project affects users and finances. Moving to the cloud will definitely change user experience and functionality – probably in both positive and negative ways. Cloud moves always change cost structures – but don’t automatically reduce cost.
Your priorities should dictate the timing of your Cloud move, and well-informed decisions may contradict herd mentality. You may find it worthwhile to invest in dramatically improving your PeopleSoft user experience today while you are preparing for your Cloud move. Sorry if we’re the first to tell you this, but SaaS won’t magically make everything better.
Warning: Sacred cows (and conventional wisdom) are not safe in this session! We will question the consensus meaning of “digital transformation” and propose a more challenging definition; we’ll take a clear-eyed look at the negative impacts you can expect from a SaaS move, and steps you can take to mitigate them. You might end up wanting to rethink your whole enterprise project calendar. What, did you think this was going to be easy?

Blueprint 4D 2023
2023-05-08 02:00 - 2023-05-11 07:00 | TX
Are you attending Blueprint 4D in Dallas May 8th – 11th? We look forward to seeing you there!
Gideon Taylor will be in Booth #113 (right as you enter the exhibit hall) and will be sharing powerful new solutions & a can’t-miss prize giveaway!
We’ll also be presenting during multiple sessions during the week. Here’s the schedule:

Session Name
Session #
Day & Time
Presenter
Co-Presenter
Description

Great Ways for Users to Navigate Today’s PeopleSoft
103250
May 8, 4:30PM
Scott Crutchfield

Learn how to quickly leverage delivered functionality to make PeopleSoft efficient, modern and more engaging for users. PeopleSoft has delivered so many shiny new features, are you taking advantage of them to improve your users’ experience?

Cloud, SaaS, PeopleSoft, and You: Preparing for What’s Next
103230
May 9, 10:15AM
Paul Taylor

In today’s market, organizations have options on whether/how/when to move to the Cloud. Some are reimplementing to new SaaS solutions; others are optimizing PeopleSoft and lifting their existing ERP/HCM to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure; and others are choosing to integrate Cloud-based solutions with their on-premise PeopleSoft applications.

PeopleSoft in the Cloud: Building a Bridge to What’s Next
103240
May 9, 11:30AM
Paul Taylor

It doesn’t take an “Oracle” with a crystal ball to tell you that the Cloud is in your future. It almost certainly is.

AI Cage Fight! Gideon Taylor’s Ida vs. ChatGPT! (Theater Session in Exhibit Hall)
109430
May 9, 12:35PM
Andrew Bediz
Paul Taylor
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has wowed the world, disrupted industries, and inspired millions with fresh ideas of what artificial intelligence can accomplish in the real world. And hey, we admire ChatGPT as much as anyone – but as purveyors of the premier enterprise chatbot solution, Ida, brought to you by our IntraSee team, we’re pleased to inform you that there’s gonna have to be a smackdown!!

Move to Cloud, Make Users Happy, Save Money: In What Order?
103270
May 9, 3:30PM
Paul Taylor

When starting a digital transformation, it is best to know why you’re doing it. Is moving to the Cloud a means to an end, or an end in itself? In this session we’ll take a hopefully sober, and likely sobering look at outcomes you can expect when you put these three objectives in various orders.

Prologis is Totally Owning PeopleSoft Workflow (and you can too!) Building custom eForms to Transform the Supplier Self-Service Experience
103200
May 10, 11:15AM
Kyle Hupf
Paul Taylor
Have you ever wondered if there was a better way to include someone outside your organization in your PeopleSoft workflow? Whether this involves new employees filling out pre-hire onboarding forms, external vendors managing their own account data, or parents approving financial aid documents, all of these can benefit from having secure access to certain PeopleSoft pages and applications.

5 Great Ways to Supercharge PeopleSoft
103110
May 10, 4:00PM
Scott Crutchfield

Hang on to your hats! You’re in for a quick spin around some of the greatest features PeopleSoft has to offer. If you’re not using them already, you really should be! We’ll take you through a tour of the following technologies and features, what they can do for you, and what’s typically involved in getting them up-and-running.

Blueprint 4D is a great opportunity to super-charge your PeopleSoft skills, and Gideon Taylor will be there to help you every step of the way. We’ll also be offering scheduled, one-on-one solution presentations so you can talk about WHAT you want with WHO you want. Scheduling link coming soon. We’ll see you soon in Big D!

HEUG Alliance 2023 - Gideon Taylor Session Schedule
2023-02-25 - 2023-03-01 | TX
Are you planning on attending HEUG Alliance 2023 in St. Louis? If so, we look forward to seeing you there!
Be sure to stop by our booth – #1809 (we have some BIG giveaways planned!) and we’d also love to connect with you in the many sessions we’re presenting, co-presenting, or included in. Here is the complete list with session links:

Time
Alliance Sessions (date/time)
Room #
Presenter
Co-presenter #1
Co-presenter #2
Session Link

Monday, February 27th

9:00-10:00am
Saving Trees and Saving Time! (Part 1)
TBD
Rosella Wagner

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=20707

10:30-11:30am
Saving Trees and Saving Time! (Part 2)
TBD
Rosella Wagner

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4659&aid=25600

4:00-5:00pm
Move to Cloud, Make Users Happy, Save Money: In What Order?
TBD
Paul Taylor
John Woodrum

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=21035

Tuesday, February 28th

9:00-10:00am
Chatbots, eForms, and Robotic Process Automation – Yes, You Are Behind!
263
Andrew Bediz
Holger Noreke

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=21059

1:00-2:00pm
Program Granite at BYU – Laying an ERP Cloud foundation
230
Russ Scadden
Luke Rowley
Marlon Sofoifa
https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=20854

2:30-3:30pm
Program Granite at BYU – Laying an ERP Cloud foundation (pt. 2)
230
Russ Scadden
Luke Rowley
Marlon Sofoifa
https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=20874

2:30-3:30pm
GT eForms – Solution Sharing
TBD
Andrea Lloyd

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=20872

4:00-5:00pm
Choose your own adventure: How eForms transformed security access
TBD
Alexander Lee

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=20901

Wednesday, March 1st

10:30-11:30am
VCCS: 23 bots, 1 system. A tale from year one
TBD
Sean Corron
Holly Whistler
Andrew Bediz
https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=20927

12:00-12:30pm
Los Rios: Lessons Learned on the Road to Transformation
TBD
David James Rowe
Qing Shuler
Kristen Tutera
https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=21046

1:30-2:30pm
Today’s Special: eForms Your Way with a side of AWE
TBD
Andrea Lloyd

https://www.alliance-conference.com/p/cm/ld/fid=4658&eaid=20964

We are bringing a spirit of adventure and innovation to the Gateway City. Gideon Taylor is committed to helping your organization discover new vistas and achieve important new organizational priorities. Come and connect with us in St. Louis!

What if PeopleSoft were a bit more like Alexa?
2022-12-07 09:00 - 10:00 | TX
What if PeopleSoft were a bit more like Alexa? Is that even possible? Yes! Join us for a brand-new (and free) webinar to learn more.
We’re excited to share a new learning opportunity for the PeopleSoft community on Wednesday, December 7th at 10 AM CST.
In partnership with Pathlock, join Scott Antin, VP of Sales at Gideon Taylor as he shares proven & effective ways you can optimize your PeopleSoft and PeopleTools processes. Register today!

GT eForms Master Series: Configuring a Different File Extension List Per Form Type
2022-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | image-1
CUSTOMER EXCLUSIVE ONLINE EVENT
The GT eForms Framework provides eForm creators the option to customize which file extensions are allowed to be attached on an individual form type. This session covers how to use this feature.

For years, Gideon Taylor has hosted internal “Tips & Tricks” sessions to help our GT eForms designers and developers become more proficient with the software. This year, we’re turning that practice on its head and giving you the benefit of our senior consultants’ knowledge in a series of quarterly educational webinars exclusively for GT eForms Enterprise customers.

To register, please email info@gideontaylor.fluid22.dev.

SWHEUG Alliance 2022
2022-10-23 - 2022-10-25 | TX
As a sponsor, Gideon Taylor will be attending SWHEUG Alliance 2022 in-person and hope to see you there. This is a great opportunity for those in higher education to get the latest insights and ideas for making the most of their PeopleSoft tools. We will be presenting in addition to hosting our event booth. Come learn more about the power of eForms, robotic process automation (RPA), conversational AI, and much more. Please be sure and stop by to say hello!
