Category Archives for Excel Topics
5 Questions You Must Answer Before Starting a new Excel Project
In this episode, I discuss how to scope out an Excel project based on my history as a consultant. I give you the 5 questions you must answer before starting an excel project. Before I go into that, however, I should describe why many projects fail. Projects fail because they are too narrowly focused on […]
Continue readingHow Do Excel Gurus Solve Problems in Excel?
If we think about how Excel gurus solve problems in Excel, clearly the technical expertise comes to our minds. But that is not all there is to it. Things like communicating articulately and with confidence are also important factors. That said, there are even stranger things that might come into play, for example knowledge of […]
Continue readingPreparing for the Worst with Excel
This week’s episode is around fail-safes, that is, preparing for the worst! Of course, it might not always work out as planned. But one definitely ends up a few funny stories as a consequence. Let’s join our favorite Excel TV trio Jordan Goldmeier, Oz du Soleil, Rick Grantham and our special guest Ken Puls. Jordan […]
Continue readingKeyboard Shortcuts in Excel
Keyboard shortcuts, quite surprisingly, are a blessing and a menace at the same time. On one hand, when they become second nature, they are bound to improve your efficiency dramatically. On the other, shortcuts can disrupt learning during workshops and webinars. Jordan shares a funny perspective on this topic. Sometimes, when presenting in a workshop […]
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