Fall is just around the corner, and that means one thing in my house: college football season. As a proud Texas football fan, I look forward to this time of year with electric anticipation. But beyond the burnt orange tailgates and game day traditions, there’s something deeper at play: a mindset of continuous preparation, intelligent decision-making, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
And if you ask me, that mindset applies just as powerfully in the world of business transformation.
From the Gridiron to the Boardroom
Let’s talk strategy. Championship teams don’t win by looking backwards. Coach Sarkisian isn’t designing Texas’ playbook based on last season’s greatest hits. He’s analyzing what’s happening now—real-time data, dynamic adjustments, anticipating the next move.
So why are so many businesses still operating in hindsight?
In my role at TopBloc, I partner with organizations navigating their Workday digital transformation journeys. One of the biggest hurdles I see? Teams stuck in a reporting loop—spending hours pulling together what already happened, instead of using that data to make what comes next smarter.
The AI Advantage: Calling Smarter Plays
This is where AI becomes the game-changer.
Just like a top football program relies on film analysis, predictive modeling, and situational planning, your Workday system—when paired with AI—can help your team:
- Flag risks before they show up on the scoreboard: Proactively surface compliance issues, budget overruns, or turnover hotspots.
- Identify trends and gaps without manual analysis: Let AI do the heavy lifting by surfacing insights from HR, Finance, and Operational data in seconds.
- Simulate scenarios and choose the best play: Forecast outcomes, test changes, and model workforce strategies with confidence.
- Empower every player to lead the next drive: Bring real-time intelligence to the field—whether you’re a CFO, HRBP, or department manager.
- AI doesn’t replace your people. Just like Texas football depends on talented athletes and smart coaching, your organization needs skilled teams and the right tools to move with agility.
TopBloc’s Role: Your Offensive Coordinator for Digital Change
At TopBloc, we’re not just implementers—we’re strategic partners.
We help you go beyond “go-live” and use Workday and AI to build a data-driven culture, where insights lead and decisions follow. Whether it’s helping Finance teams shift from monthly closes to real-time forecasting, or enabling HR to model retention risks before they escalate, our team is here to help you move the chains.
And yes—sometimes we even draw comparisons to football. Because winning isn’t accidental. It’s about the right people, the right plan, and the right tools.
Ask Yourself: Are You Still Watching Film?
Texas football is all about grit, vision, and momentum. So here’s my challenge to you:
- Is your business still looking in the rearview mirror, or are you calling the next play?
- Are your systems reactive, or are they making you more predictive, proactive, and powerful?
If it’s the latter—or if you want it to be—let’s talk. At TopBloc, we’re here to help you unleash your team’s full potential with Workday and AI.
Want to learn more about how TopBloc can support your Workday and AI transformation? Contact Us or explore our AI-enabled services.
Angela Hale, VP of Customer Experience, Office of the CFO
Angela Seelig Hale brings over 25 years of experience leading Finance and Accounting functions in mid-market and large enterprise organizations. Angela has deep expertise in financial system implementations across various ERP systems, including Workday. She has firsthand experience leading complex, global implementations for large enterprises.
