This highlight video is from the  May 15th Milwaukee Talent Development Conference 2025, session Transforming Workday: Practical Lessons from Enterprise Implementations.

What does it really take to implement a global LMS in a complex, matrixed enterprise? According to Carlos Velazquez (Caterpillar) and Anton Maletich (Alter Domus), success isn’t just about adopting Workday Learning—it’s about redefining how organizations scale learning with security, data, and business accountability at the core.

“We’re moving from a compliance-based checklist to a data-powered, skill-focused ecosystem.” -- Carlos Velazquez

At Caterpillar, 120,000 employees across 18 languages complete 1.5 million learning activities annually. That kind of scale demands more than a system—it calls for a governance model with structured learning roles, regional ownership, and data that drives action.

Anton echoed the risks of unchecked decentralization: messy content, inconsistent quality, and potential compliance issues. His solution? Role-based permissions, curated admin training, and strict oversight balanced with business agility.

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🔐 Security roles don’t just protect data—they shape culture, clarify accountability, and safeguard learning integrity.
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While Workday Learning is still maturing, both leaders believe its integration potential is worth the bet. The real differentiator? A cross-functional learning ecosystem where IT, HRIS, and L&D co-own outcomes.

If your LMS strategy still revolves around completion rates, it’s time to rethink what learning success looks like in a skills-first world.

👉 Want to explore how others are navigating this transformation? Continue the conversation on ELE Idea Exchange—where forward-thinking talent leaders unpack what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next.