Once information is loaded into a spreadsheet, it acquires properties that it may not deserve – a process called reification.
Do you document your spreadsheets? We use the FizzBuzz word game to illustrate the importance of documenting your spreadsheets.
Creating a slow spreadsheet is easy. Creating an efficient spreadsheet requires more thought and application of specific techniques.
A poorly documented spreadsheet erodes effective use. Our workshops help students develop good documentation habits and skills.
See our bibliography of spreadsheet best practice, risk management, errors and testing, and methods for improving spreadsheets.
We are conscious of very few of our errors. When people are confronted with their actual error rates, they are typically shocked.
Good spreadsheets are essential for informing decision making. But most spreadsheets are not good. We help you make better spreadsheets.
Spreadsheets have errors like dogs have fleas. Nine out of every ten spreadsheets suffer some error, and consequences can be severe.
We can help you make better spreadsheets:
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