Archive - September 2024

In a previous article, I discussed the remarkable capabilities of tools like ChatGPT, which can interpret complex inputs—whether it’s a prompt or, in my case, a 30...

Let’s talk about Power BI, one of the most popular tools in business intelligence today. It’s trending, in demand, and highly valuable. Power BI’s appeal is clear: its...

In my last blog, I touched upon the similarities between ChatGPT and the early days of spreadsheets, particularly how both have a remarkable quality: speed. Anyone who...

Over the past year, artificial intelligence—especially tools like ChatGPT—has been capturing the attention of anyone who’s explored its capabilities. If you’ve had...

How do we know if what we’re learning from social media is the right approach for what we need? How can we tell if the techniques shown are truly helpful or were created...

This article is not for the faint hearted! As Md Ismail Hosen pointed out in a bit of a rant on LinkedIn just now, there are hundreds of new videos and posts on social...

Some may argue that I’m being overly critical of people who are just starting to learn Excel, diving into VLOOKUPs and discovering the excitement of keyboard...

In today’s hyper-connected world, social media platforms have an outsized influence on education and skill development, including Excel training. YouTube channels...

Recently, I came across an insightful post by Jessica S, who begins by putting the common phrase “A spreadsheet is not a database” in quotes. This phrase...

I’ve recently been reflecting on the Excel training landscape, triggered by a couple of episodes from the WSP Annual Budgeting series. It struck me that one of the...