The JDE Connection

Latest Episodes:

Ep 33 – EnterpriseOne Human Capital Management Overview Sep 24, 2024

Show notes

In this episode, hosts Chandra and Paul delve into the world of the Human Capital Management (HCM) module of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. As part of their ongoing series exploring JD Edwards feature functionality, they explore HCM’s robust features aimed at streamlining HR activities. They discuss automated workflows for performance reviews, competency gap analysis, salary matrices, and integration capabilities that ensure a seamless experience with financials, payroll, time, and labor processes.

04:27 Human Resource Management

12:51 Payroll

18:19 Self Service HR

23:13 Time and Labor

27:55 Midwesternism

Resources

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Human Capital Management: https://www.oracle.com/applications/jd-edwards-enterpriseone/human-capital/

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Ep 32 – Eliciting Requirements with Susan Moore from IIBA Sep 17, 2024

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In Episode 032 of The JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul join Susan A. Moore, CBAP, AAC, PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP from International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) on a crossover episode of the Business Analysis Live! podcast. They delve into the intricacies of eliciting business requirements from stakeholders, including understanding and managing stakeholder emotions, the importance of empathy, and exercising emotional intelligence in handling stakeholder frustrations. The hosts also stress the significance of present-focused requirement gathering, urging listeners to fully engage with their stakeholders to uncover their true needs without prematurely jumping to solutions. Likewise, they point out how stakeholders often present solutions rather than stating their actual requirements and the challenges it can create for business analysts when eliciting requirements effectively. Techniques such as asking detailed questions, observing workflows, and maintaining a supportive environment are recommended to understand implicit needs thoroughly. The conversation is enriched with real-world experiences, practical advice, and humorous anecdotes, making it an insightful listen for anyone involved in business analysis and enterprise software management.

00:48 Introducing the crossover episode on the Business Analyst Live! podcast

05:26 Crossover episode introductions

06:57 Senior business analyst, former accountant, technical expertise.

13:25 How Business Analysis Live! connects to The JDE Connection.

15:13 Why we say elicitation of requirements instead of gathering requirements?

19:09 Getting to the end goal?

22:06 Creating a safe space.

24:47 Emotion is a data point.

25:25 Emotional intelligence.

30:10 Trusting your instincts.

35:00 How does the business analysis job begin?

44:39 How to you handle touch/rude stakeholders?

47:23 Don’t take it personal but make it personal.

50:56 How do we translate implicit needs into explicit requirements?

58:53 How do you say ‘no’ in a nice way?

Resources

Susan A. Moore, CBAP, AAC, PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP - LinkedIn

International Institute of Business Analysis - https://www.iiba.org/

IIBA Podcasts

Business Analysis Live! Youtube Channel

Business Analysis Live! LinkedIn

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Ep 31 – Breaking down INFOCUS 2024 Sep 10, 2024

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In this episode of The JDE Connection, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into the highlights of the upcoming INFOCUS Conference set for October 1-3 in Denver, Colorado, where participants can interact with JD Edwards team members across three days filled with education and networking opportunities. Key events include a roadmap session covering product strategy and AI/ML enhancements, various hands-on workshops led by Oracle as well as sessions from members of the JD Edwards community. We encourage listeners to join these insightful events, emphasizing the value of practical implementations and networking for optimizing your JD Edwards system.

00:53 A long weekend with tiaras and sashes

03:04 OCD or CDO

03:30 INFOCUS introduction

05:10 Day 1 Session Highlights

13:59 Day 2 Session Highlights

27:10 Day 3 Session Highlights

39:16 Midwesternism of the day

Resources:

Quest INFOCUS: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/infocus/

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Ep 30 – EnterpriseOne Customer Relationship Management and Health and Safety Sep 03, 2024

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In this episode of The JDE Connection, hosts Chandra and Paul explore the functionalities and capabilities within the JD Edwards Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Health and Safety modules. As part of their ongoing series exploring JDE feature functionality, the provide an overview of the key components Case Management, Service Management and Health and Safety Management.

03:07 Customer Relationship Management Overview

04:13 Case Management

08:47 Service Management

13:33 Health and Safety

18:00 Midwesternism of the Day

Ep 29 - EnterpriseOne Project Management Overview Aug 27, 2024

Show notes

In this episode of the JD Edwards Connection, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into the Project Management module of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. As part of their ongoing series exploring JDE feature functionality, they provide an overview of the key components within Project Management, including Project Costing, Advanced Job Forecasting, Contract and Service Billing, Advanced Contract Billing, Homebuilder Management, and Project Change Management.

05:28 Project Management Overview

05:45 Project Costing

09:05 Advanced Job Forecasting

12:12 Contract and Service Billing

16:50 Advanced Contract Billing

20:02 Homebuilder Management

23:50 Project Change Management

29:19 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Project Management: https://www.oracle.com/applications/jd-edwards-enterpriseone/project-management/

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EP 28 - Interview with Shannon Alred (Part 2) Aug 20, 2024

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In Episode 28 of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul conclude their conversation with Shannon Alred, ERP Special Project Manager at Brown and Root. They delve into the value of attending JD Edwards conferences, touching on networking, new possibilities, and Oracle's product roadmap. Shannon shares her experiences and tips for navigating conferences, including the importance of attending social functions, public speaking, and the power of community. The episode wraps up with discussions on staying current with JD Edwards updates and the professional growth opportunities that come from engaging with the Quest Oracle Community. The hosts also share some Midwestern charm by discussing an iconic Minneapolis staple and its origin.

01:23 Understanding JD Edwards Roadmap

05:30 How to Brown and Root stays code current

12:10 Proving personal growth opportunities

15:35 Offering an inclusive environment that encourages learning and sharing

17:34 Recapping Shannon’s great advise

18:40 Advise for first time conference goers

22:10 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources

If you have concerns or feedback on this episode or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at thejdeconnection@questoraclecommunity.org.

Don’t forget to register for INFOCUS 2024 in Denver - JD Edwards INFOCUS Conference - Quest Oracle Community

Matts Bar - https://mattsbar.com/

5-8 Club - https://www.5-8club.com/

EP 27 - Interview with Shannon Alred (Part 1) Aug 14, 2024

Show notes

In this episode of the JDE Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul are joined by guest Shannon Alred, ERP Special Project Manager at Brown and Root, to discuss her experiences and insights from attending JD Edwards conferences. Shannon shares how her first in-person conference in Vegas, although initially daunting, proved invaluable in identifying partners, possibilities, and strategies to significantly reduce custom modifications and enhancement requests following their upgrade from 8.0 to 9.2. The conversation emphasizes the importance of attending conferences to build connections, learn problem-solving approaches, and advocating for business needs within the technology community.

01:00 A little bit about Shannon and her company

07:42 First conference, first time in Vegas

09:00 Find low hanging fruit to gain buy in on untapped technology

11:53 Using Composed Pages for efficiency

17:11 Networking and Continuous Learning

20:35 Finding Commonality Across Use Cases

25:38 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources:

Minnesota State Fair Specialty Sips: https://www.mnstatefair.org/general-info/specialty-brews-and-beverages/

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Don’t forget Early Bird Registration for INFOCUS 2024 in Denver, Colorado closes Monday, August 19th - JD Edwards INFOCUS Conference - Quest Oracle Community

Ep 26 - EnterpriseOne Asset Lifecycle Management Overview Aug 07, 2024

Show notes

In this episode of the JD Edwards Connection podcast, hosts Chandra and Paul dive into the Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) module of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. As part of their ongoing series exploring JDE feature functionality, they provide an overview of the key components within ALM, including Capital Asset Management, Condition Based Maintenance, Resource Assignments, Equipment Cost Analysis, Real Estate Management, Advanced Real Estate Forecasting, and Rental Management.

05:59 Asset Lifecycle Management

06:21 Capital Asset Management

10:45 Condition-Based Maintenance

14:55 Resource Assignments

19:30 Equipment Cost Analysis

23:41 Real Estate Management

27:20 Advanced Real Estate Forecasting

32:07 Rental Management

35:59 Midwesternism of the Day

Resources

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Asset Lifecycle Management: https://www.oracle.com/applications/jd-edwards-enterpriseone/asset-lifecycle-management/

The Mouth Trap Cheese Curds: https://www.mnstatefair.org/vendor/3645.1/

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EP 25 - EnterpriseOne Order Management Overview Jul 31, 2024

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In the latest episode of The JDE Connection, hosts Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper continue their series on JD Edwards feature functionality, focusing on the order management module. They begin by highlighting the module’s capabilities in efficiently managing order complexity, minimizing entry costs, improving customer satisfaction, and ensuring order profitability. The conversation then shifts to the various sub-modules including advanced pricing, fulfillment management, customer self-service, and agreement management.

02:56 Order Management

06:33 Advanced Pricing

15:21 Fulfillment Management

19:17 Customer Self-Service

20:15 Agreement Management

21:35 Midwesternism of the day

Resources

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Order Management Products: https://www.oracle.com/applications/jd-edwards-enterpriseone/order-management/#rc30p5

APRE – Advanced Pricing Resolution Engine: https://docs.oracle.com/en/applications/jd-edwards/customer-relationship/9.2/eoapg/understanding-the-accelerated-pricing-resolution-engine.html

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Ep 24 – Quest’s Emerging Leaders Program with Ken Piddington Recast Jul 24, 2024

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In Episode 24, hosts Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper recast Episode 14 where they sat down with guest Ken Piddington, VP and CIO at US Silica Company to discuss Quest's upcoming emerging leaders program sponsored by Deloitte. The program is designed to develop leadership skills crucial for Oracle user professionals aiming for senior executive roles. Emphasizing community, mentorship, and diverse perspectives, it includes self-assessment, personalized mentorship, and focuses on essential competencies like networking, communication, strategic focus, and emotional intelligence. Scheduled to kick off in September, the program combines in-person and virtual sessions, and culminates with a Capstone project, aiming to foster continuous learning and leadership development. The hosts discuss the importance of effective communication, career advancement, and managing expectations, and encourage feedback from listeners for future episodes. Detailed information and registration links are provided for those interested in the program.

04:05 Opportunities for leadership growth in any role.

07:51 Building networks, learning, and evolving for success.

13:11 Program includes mentorship, networking, book club, recognition.

19:34 Assess competencies, goals, and areas for improvement.

23:29 Commit to time management, leadership support, progress updates.

24:27 Apply learnings quickly, stay focused, and succeed.

29:35 Effective communication crucial for personal and career success.

30:49 Strengthen core competencies, manage expectations effectively.

Resources:

https://questoraclecommunity.org/emergingleaders

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