Discussion 1: Stakeholder Involvement

Strayer University is moving to a new HR/Payroll system that is sponsored by a firm call Workday.com. You have been asked to oversee the stakeholder management aspects of this project. Identify some of the key stakeholders at Strayer and describe how you plan to keep them engaged during your year-long project. Be sure to include the appropriate methods since not all of your stakeholders are located at the HQ office in Herndon, VA.

Discussion 2: Planning Your Project

o A potential client wants you to be the project manager for a project that involves moving to a new computerized human resource management system that supports the firm's staffing, compensation, employee relation, and benefit functions. The client is very vague about what needs to be done for all that they know is that they do not like the current system. Identify the types of questions that you could ask the client to gain a better understanding of the scope of the project. Other than having the client answer your questions, what other activities could you engage in to gain a better understanding?

Discussion 3: Project Resources

o You have been asked to replace the project manager who was heading up your firm's new compensation and benefits system. One of the reasons the project manager is being replaced is because the project schedule had the wrong resources assigned (e.g., resources who do not fully understand compensation and benefits). You have been asked to solve this problem quickly by either replacing the resources or getting the resources up-to-speed on compensation and benefits. Present your recommendation for solving this critical resource problem by reviewing the pros and cons of each option.

Discussion 4: "Are HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics Truly Necessary?"

Please respond to the following:

The answer to the discussion title is a resounding yes! But why? Data is extremely powerful, especially in our day and time when large quantities of data can be readily available at finger tips anytime and anywhere. Data helps organizations make critical decisions, and this is especially true for HR. With strong metrics and workforce analytics, HR can help an organization chart a strategic direction. Please watch this video "The Power of HR Metrics: Growth, Performance, Sustainment" (3 min 35 s) on the importance of metrics. Based on the video and your readings this week, please respond to the following question: 

What factors have led to an increased interest in HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics in recent times? Give three (3) examples of how an organization can justify the cost of an HRIS investment.

Discussion 5: Project Management: The Workflow Enforcer"

Please respond to the following:

• Project management is very broad topic with many applications. In the technology space, project management is often used to ensure a standardized process workflow for any given implementation. From your readings this week, please respond to the following question:

• List and explain three (3) advantages of using a project management approach on an HRIS implementation. Rank from most to least important three (3) tools, techniques, and / or processes that you believe aid in the successful management of an HRIS project. Provide a justification for your ranking.

Discussion 6: Read the article "Updating HRIS to Meet New Company, Governmental and Technological Requirements". Next, from the readings in your textbook and the article, state the purpose for government mandates. Give three (3) examples of penalties that organizations induce when they fail to comply with government mandates such as OSHA or EEO. What strategies can organizations put in place to prevent penalties from occurring in the first place?