Why this assessment exists

Workday customers routinely carry module entitlement that isn't delivering proportionate value — Adaptive Planning bought but not rolled out, Prism Analytics licensed but under-used, Extend commitment without a pipeline of apps, Learning content unused. Module shelfware quietly inflates Workday cost by 10–25% against value delivered.

This assessment maps your module posture against the patterns that distinguish high-ROI deployments. Built on 65+ Workday module optimisation engagements.

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Question 1 of 8

Is Workday HCM core utilisation tracked (active workers vs entitled, role-based access health, self-service adoption)?

HCM core utilisation is the baseline. Poor HCM hygiene is the leading indicator of broader module shelfware.

Question 2 of 8

Is Workday Financials utilisation tracked (supplier volumes, transaction volumes, close cadence, reporting adoption)?

Financials utilisation signals whether the module is value-generating or shelfware.

Question 3 of 8

If Adaptive Planning is licensed, is it delivering measured planning cycle-time / accuracy improvement?

Adaptive Planning licensed but not rolled out is one of the most common Workday shelfware items.

Question 4 of 8

If Prism Analytics is licensed, is it delivering defined analytical use cases (not just ad-hoc)?

Prism delivers value only when connected to specific analytical use cases with sponsors.

Question 5 of 8

If Extend is licensed, is there a governed pipeline of apps in production or active development?

Extend licence without a pipeline of apps is predictable shelfware.

Question 6 of 8

Are Learning / Recruiting / Talent modules actively engaging the workforce or candidate pool (not just deployed)?

Licensed HCM-adjacent modules without active engagement data are common shelfware.

Question 7 of 8

Is Workday integration sprawl controlled (integrations inventoried, reviewed, retired when unused)?

Integrations accumulate; unused integrations carry cost and risk. Annual inventory + retirement cycle is the baseline.

Question 8 of 8

Is there a quarterly module governance cadence with named executive sponsor?

Module governance that meets quarterly catches shelfware early. Annual-only reviews surface it too late to act before renewal.

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