In this episode of the PeopleSoft Connection podcast, co-hosts Brooke Repine and Stephen Valentine chat with Valencia Borders from ManTech International to learn how her team drives innovation within their PeopleSoft environment. Valencia shares insights into ManTech’s strategic approach to staying current with PeopleSoft functionality, leveraging Fluid WorkCenters, and embracing new Oracle-delivered features to streamline processes and enhance user experience. The conversation covers practical strategies for managing change, empowering business analysts, and making the most of user communities like Quest to stay informed about the latest PeopleSoft advancements. Listeners will be inspired to foster a culture of continuous improvement within their own organization.

01:12 Valencia Borders and her PeopleSoft Journey

03:03 About ManTech International

04:59 Strategic Decision to be No More than 3 Releases Behind

06:10 Turning on New Functionality Delivered with PUMs

09:56 Embracing Continuous Learning Culture

12:44 Leveraging Fluid WorkCenters to Streamline Processes

14:07 Integrated Fluid Approvals

15:40 Managing Change from Classic to Fluid WorkCenter

17:39 Related Content in Fluid WorkCenter

21:06 Business Analysts configure Fluid WorkCenters

26:11 Stepping through the Enterprise Components Menu

27:26 Alerts & Notifications in Fluid WorkCenter

30:50 Embracing Delivered Technology

In this episode, co-hosts Brooke Repine and Stephen Valentine discuss the upcoming BLUEPRINT 4D 2025 conference, happening June 9–13 in Las Vegas, Nevada with a spotlight on the new PeopleSoft Modernization track.

Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned conference-goer, this episode will help you build your BLUEPRINT game plan. They share planning tips and throw out a challenge: Make meaningful connections and bring innovation back to your organization.

01:22 Meet us at BP4D

02:12 What is BP4D and Why should I go?

04:37 The New PeopleSoft Modernization Learning Path

07:47 Opening Keynotes + Conference Layout

15:02 Highlighting Sessions

19:59 Prep Before You Go

22:33 Closing Challenge

Resources:

New PeopleSoft Modernization Learning Path: https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/peoplesoft-reconnect/learning-path/

2025 Blueprint 4D Session Listing: https://questoraclecommunity.org/sessionlisting?event=a1mUT000003CCdB

In this debut episode of the PeopleSoft Connection podcast, co-hosts Stephen Valentine, Senior Director of Quality Assurance at Milton Hershey School, and Brooke Repine, Business Systems Analyst at Samaritan’s Purse, introduce themselves and share their PeopleSoft journeys. They discuss how their organizations are leveraging PeopleSoft’s HCM and FSCM modules to streamline operations and support their respective missions. The hosts highlight the value of engaging with the Quest PeopleSoft Community, outline their goals for the upcoming podcast series, and preview topics such as modernization, expert interviews, and networking opportunities at the Blueprint 4D conference. This episode sets the stage for future deep dives into PeopleSoft innovation, best practices, and community connections.

00:00 PeopleSoft Connection Podcast Launch

03:40 Stephen’s PeopleSoft Journey

5:05 Brooke’s PeopleSoft Journey

5:45 Milton Hershey School & Samaritan’s Purse using PeopleSoft to transform lives

11:47 What to expect for this Podcast series

15:40 Value of Quest Community

16:07 Blueprint 4D 2024 Dallas

17:19 Blueprint 4D 2025 Las Vegas

Resources:

Blueprint 4D https://questoraclecommunity.org/events/conferences/blueprint4d/

2025 Blueprint 4D Session Listing: https://questoraclecommunity.org/sessionlisting?event=a1mUT000003CCdB

Quest Oracle Community https://questoraclecommunity.org/