The Good Spreadsheet Podcast
Re-imagining spreadsheets in the enterprise.
Episodes
23 episodes
Bridging Gaps in Business Processes: The Hiran and Tony Discussion
### AbstractIn a detailed discussion, Hiran de Silva and Tony Wong explore the challenges and strategies involved in integrating accounting, finance, technology, and management within business processes, particularly during organization...
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4:43
The Quest for Authenticity Amidst the Clickbait Culture of Social Media
This article delves into the profound challenges and ethical implications of social media engagement, particularly focusing on the pervasive culture of clickbait. It examines how platforms originally designed for connectivity now exploit human ...
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4:13
In Defense of Excel: Navigating the Misinformation Maze
This article addresses the unjust criticism of Excel, particularly in the context of budgeting, reporting, and forecasting within accounting and finance. The critique often stems from a misunderstanding or reluctance to engage with Excel's adva...
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4:13
Teaching Strategic Thinking through a Virtual Masterclass
The Virtual Masterclass represents a novel approach to online education, specifically designed to address the significant gap in teaching strategic thinking and planning skills. Unlike traditional instructional content, which primarily focuses ...
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3:58
Harnessing Strategic Thinking: The Innovation of HIRAN VirtualMasterclass
The HIRAN VirtualMasterclass, initiated by Hiran de Silva in 2024, revolutionizes online education by focusing on strategic thinking and personalized learning experiences. This innovative platform addresses the limitations of traditional linear...
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4:24
Unleashing Excel's Potential: Rethinking FP&A Tools in the Era of Cloud Computing
This article challenges the prevailing notion in the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) industry that specialized tools are superior to Excel for enterprise-level functions. It argues that this perception largely exists due to a wides...
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Reimagining Excel: Beyond the Database Debate
This podcast addresses the longstanding debate on Microsoft Excel's role as a database, presenting a nuanced perspective that challenges the traditional views. The discussion is centered around two dominant opinions: one viewing Excel as an ina...
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3:37
Literal versus Lateral Thinking - Lessons from Chess and Excel
This podcast episode, inspired by a conversation with Stephen Rayward, delves into the concepts of literal versus lateral thinking, using chess and Microsoft Excel as primary examples to illustrate these contrasting approaches. The discussion b...
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3:43
Social Media Engagement vs Actual Value Creation with Excel
In this insightful episode of our podcast, we explore the intriguing paradox of the widespread teaching and learning of Excel skills on platforms like LinkedIn, against the backdrop of real-world application in the industry. Inspired by a Linke...
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3:56
Embracing the Synergy of Excel and Relational Database. A Golden Opportunity for Excel Professionals
**Abstract:**This article delves into the often-overlooked synergy between Excel and Access, advocating for a paradigm shift in data management practices. It discusses the cultural and perceptual divide within the professional community...
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4:37
Bridging the Gap: The Untapped Potential of Spreadsheets in Business
This podcast explores the disparity between the widespread representation of basic spreadsheet tasks in social media and their underrepresented but critical role in business processes. While social media influencers focus on visually appealing ...
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4:09
Triple Your Pay With Excel Now - A YouTube ad (Draft)
A draft script for a YouTube pitch. What do you think?26 Nov 2023
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1:28
Let's Talk About a Hidden Excel Secret That Changed My Life
Hey, let me tell you a story. It's about Excel, but not the Excel you might be thinking of. This is about a hidden gem inside Excel, something most people don't even know exists. And guess what? This little secret changed my whole career.
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2:06
Excel Fights Back - A Campaign for Truth and Empowerment
This podcast delves into the "Excel Fights Back" campaign, a movement countering the misleading narrative that Microsoft Excel is outdated and inadequate for modern business needs—a narrative often propagated by companies offering alternative s...
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3:43
Fresh Perspective on Fresh Water
This article reflects on a humorous yet insightful conversation with Kamal, who proposed an innovative solution to the Eskimos' fresh water challenges in the Arctic. While the initial impression suggests importing fresh water from the UK, Kamal...
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2:08
Excel Fights Back: Challenging Misconceptions and Elevating Excel in the Enterprise World
"Excel Fights Back" is a compelling campaign aiming to redefine the role of Microsoft Excel in the enterprise landscape. This article explores the campaign's strategy, emphasizing the need to acknowledge the success of Excel in catering to solo...
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3:55
Navigating Excel's Boundaries: A Critical Look at Marketing Campaigns
Abstract:In the world of data analysis and business management, the phrase "going beyond the limits of Excel" often appears in marketing campaigns, drawing thick lines to signify Excel's supposed limitations. This article delves into the...
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3:36
Choosing the Right Path - The Gordon Ramsay Experiment on Excel Skills
A thought experiment to self-check your Excel mindset.
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4:24
How to Get Paid More from Your Excel Skills
How to become more valuable by making other people more productive across your workplace with Excel.
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