In this episode of the PeopleSoft Connection podcast, co-hosts Brooke Repine and Stephen Valentine chat with Valencia Borders from ManTech International to learn how her team drives innovation within their PeopleSoft environment. Valencia shares insights into ManTech’s strategic approach to staying current with PeopleSoft functionality, leveraging Fluid WorkCenters, and embracing new Oracle-delivered features to streamline processes and enhance user experience. The conversation covers practical strategies for managing change, empowering business analysts, and making the most of user communities like Quest to stay informed about the latest PeopleSoft advancements. Listeners will be inspired to foster a culture of continuous improvement within their own organization. 

01:12 Valencia Borders and her PeopleSoft Journey 

03:03 About ManTech International 

04:59 Strategic Decision to be No More than 3 Releases Behind 

06:10 Turning on New Functionality Delivered with PUMs 

09:56 Embracing Continuous Learning Culture 

12:44 Leveraging Fluid WorkCenters to Streamline Processes 

14:07 Integrated Fluid Approvals 

15:40 Managing Change from Classic to Fluid WorkCenter 

17:39 Related Content in Fluid WorkCenter 

21:06 Business Analysts configure Fluid WorkCenters 

26:11 Stepping through the Enterprise Components Menu 

27:26 Alerts & Notifications in Fluid WorkCenter 

30:50 Embracing Delivered Technology