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In this special Halloween episode of SAP Learning Insights, Rebecca Murray from Syntax returns to share the scary side of SAP implementations. Unlike her previous success stories, Rebecca reveals what might happen when a go-live doesn’t go according to plan. Rebecca walks us through a particularly haunting weekend cutover and other scenarios where many things that could go wrong seemed to happen. From loading two-week-old data files during a critical system migration to team members sleeping through 2 AM alarms, she illustrates how even well-orchestrated go-lives can quickly become a “comedy of errors.” In addition to her first story, Rebecca shares a rapid-fire list of other go-live mishaps she’s witnessed: stolen laptops, power outages, missing configuration files, team members leaving projects just before go-live, and even panic attacks during go/no-go decisions. But Rebecca emphasizes that while hiccups are common, major issues are typically caught before GoLive through proper planning and mock exercises. And in the end, she shares some encouraging final words of wisdom. Rebecca Murray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamurrayhcm/Syntax: https://www.syntax.com/ Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition.(https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/The post Tales from the go-live – Halloween Edition with Rebecca Murray first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

Join host Usaid in this episode of InternView talking with Markus Bell, SAP’s Global Head of STAR (Student Training and Rotation), to explore the comprehensive world of SAP’s STAR program. With over 20 years at SAP, Markus shares how this program has produced over 3,000 graduates, including two current board members who started their careers as STAR students. Discover what sets this program apart and learn how they operate across 14 countries, offering students real-world experience through customer interactions while developing both technical and soft skills. Learn more about the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp): Internships & Internship Experience Program (iXp) | SAP Careers Explore the various student opportunities at SAP: Students Jobs & Internships | SAP Careers Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition. (https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493 Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/ Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download transcript The post InternView – SAP’s Path to Success: Inside the SAP STAR program with Markus Bell first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In the debut of our mini series “Tales from the Go Live”, David Chaviano welcomes SAP partner consultant Rebecca Murray from Syntax. Rebecca shares how her team delivered a GROW with SAP deployment to a customer whose main operations sat deep in northern Canada. Rebecca outlines the GROW with SAP methodology; leading with best practices in S/4HANA Public Cloud, layering minimal customer-specific configuration, and pairing it with SuccessFactors reaching every employee. Over 14 months, a lean team of 12 specialists implemented and rolled out ERP and HR capabilities with mostly remote delivery, targeted on-site visits, and post–go-live hypercare to stabilize payroll, billing, and period-end close.Rebeccas biggest lesson learned: active listening is crutial when tailoring best practices to a customer’s definition of success. For newcomers, she advises exploring different roles (technical, functional, strategic, customer-facing) and following your curiosity to build a rewarding SAP career. Rebecca Murray on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccamurrayhcm/GROW with SAP: https://www.sap.com/products/erp/grow.htmlSyntax: https://www.syntax.com/ Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition.(https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download transcriptThe post Tales from the go-live – GROW with SAP – with Rebecca Murray first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

Welcome to our new SAP Learning Insights mini series “InternView”, a student-led podcast offering an insider’s look at SAP’s internship and early career opportunities. In this debut episode, hosts JoAnn and Eden met with Christine Archer, Global Head of the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp), for an in-depth conversation about intern life and career development opportunities at one of the world’s largest software companies. Discover how SAP is pioneering new approaches to internships, helping over 2,000 interns each year unlock their full potential through the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp). Learn more about the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp): https://jobs.sap.com/content/internships/?locale=en_US Explore the various student opportunities at SAP: https://jobs.sap.com/content/Students/?locale=en_US Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition. (https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493 Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/ Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download transcript The post InternView – Inside SAP’s Internship ExperienceProgram with Christine Archer first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

David Chaviano Join David Chaviano as he sits down with Svenja Römer to explore what listeners can anticipate from “InternView” SAP’s new Learning Insights mini-series podcast. Created entirely by students of the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp), this podcast is ideal for current students, recent graduates, and anyone curious about SAPs Internship Experience Program, career opportunities for students at SAP, and the vibrant individuals behind the scenes. Learn more about the SAP Internship Experience Program (iXp): https://jobs.sap.com/content/internships/?locale=en_US Explore the various student opportunities at SAP: https://jobs.sap.com/content/Students/?locale=en_US Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition. (https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493 Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/ Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download transcript The post SAP Learning Insights InternView – A new mini series from students for students at SAP first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

David Chaviano In this episode, David Chaviano met again with Michael Jordan, Education Portfolio Manager & Academic Ambassador at SAP with a focus on data-science and sustainability. After Michael gave in episode #23 an overview on sustainability and explained how SAP supports businesses to run in a more sustainable way, today’s episode focuses on where we are standing with sustainability and concepts of circular economy in businesses and if all this is finally relevant for students and learners. And at the end of this episode, Michael of course shares some final words of wisdom with you. SAP Learning Insights #23 – An Introduction to Sustainability – with Michael Jordan:  https://podcast.opensap.info/sap-learning-insights/2023/04/25/an-introduction-to-sustainability-with-michael-jordan/Free Course:  Design for a Circular Economy (May 23, 2023 – June 21, 2023): https://learning.sap.com/courses/design-for-a-circular-economyFree Course: Helping Business Thrive in a Circular Economy: https://learning.sap.com/courses/helping-business-thrive-in-a-circular-economyFree Course: Building AI and Sustainability Solutions on SAP BTP: https://learning.sap.com/courses/building-ai-and-sustainability-solutions-on-sap-btpWorld Resources Institute: https://www.wri.org/ Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition.(https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download transcriptThe post Sustainability Update – with Michael Jordan first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this SAP Learning Insights episode, David Chaviano interviews Rejoice Jones, founder of Vower, who transformed from a fifth-grade teacher to running a global learning and training organization in just two years. Rejoice discovered SAP through a 2021 pro bono program and launched the Digital Skills Initiative, training over 1,500 learners across 27 countries. Her accelerated bootcamps focus on underrepresented individuals, achieving remarkable success with graduates landing SAP consulting roles at companies like Accenture, often doubling their salaries. VOWER combines technical SAP certification training with soft skills development, career counseling, and direct job placement, creating a holistic approach to workforce development in the SAP ecosystem. And finally, as always our guest shares some final words of wisdom. Vower Web-site:  https://www.vower.org/Vower on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thevowerinc/Vower on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vower/ Rejoice Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rejoice-jones-64a269195/Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition.Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download transcript The post Vower and SAP first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this podcast episode, David Chaviano discusses the SAP Learning Hub Student Edition, which offers students and faculty the opportunity to earn their first SAP certification for free. Registrants can also gain access to live training systems and can attend live sessions at no cost.   Students can register at: https://learning.sap.com/free-student-editionFaculty can register at: https://learning.sap.com/lecturersOnboarding instructions and video demos: https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493 Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download transcriptThe post Free SAP Certification and Training Systems for Students first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In this episode, David Chaviano talks with Zaven Kojakian, founder of KES Solutions, about SAP’s RISE offering from the perspective of an SAP partner. Zaven outlines his personal story in IT and his passion for cybersecurity education, emphasizing the vital role partners play in delivering SAP software. In particular, he highlights the growing demand for skilled professionals in SAP and cybersecurity, urging organizations to internally assess their processes to align with RISE’s transformative capabilities. Zaven encourages continuous learning and certification for newcomers, underlining the need and interest of businesses in this field. And finally, as always our guest shares some final words of wisdom. KES Solutions: https://www.kes.solutions/Zaven on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sapsecurity/RISE with SAP: https://www.sap.com/products/erp/rise.htmlLearning Journey: “Discovering SAP Business Technology Platform”:   https://learning.sap.com/courses/discovering-sap-business-technology-platform Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download transcriptThe post RISE withSAP with Zaven Kojakian, KES Solutions first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.

In the final episode of the SAP Learning Insights Podcast miniseries “Techture”, Magdalena Glass discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace with Nadjeschda Taranczewski, founder of ConsciousU. They explore the concept of “Conscious Tribes”, which emphasizes empathy and deep connections among team members. This episode highlights practical strategies for enhancing communication, especially in remote settings, and encourages listeners to view emotional intelligence as a shared responsibility for a more connected work environment. Magdalena Glass: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalena-glass-172021243/Nadjeschda Taranczewski: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadjeschdataranczewski/ Website ConsciousU: https://www.conscious-u.com/Ian McGilchrist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iain_McGilchrist Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/Learn more about the SAP Learning Hub: https://learninghub.sap.com/Visit the SAP Community:  https://community.sap.com/ Download transcriptThe post Techture – Emotional Intelligence – How will we work together in the future? first appeared on SAP Learning Insights.