In this article, we will explore three related concepts: literal thinking, creative (lateral) thinking, and the consequential phenomenon known as the...
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‘A podcast by Hiran de Silva, narrated by Charlie.’ After sharing some thoughts on creative thinking on LinkedIn, I was struck by the...
Let’s consider a scenario where we have an employee of the week voting spreadsheet. We have a list of candidates and the corresponding votes, and the...
In today’s digital age, the pursuit of social media influence is pervasive. The formula is well-known: post daily, track what resonates, and...
There’s a recurring theme that often comes up in discussions about VBA: people either demonize it or dismiss it outright. You’ll hear things like...
THIS IS A DRAFT. The LIBRARIAN EXPLAINER Series Part 2 In the previous section, we learned that data resides in a central repository—the...
THIS IS A DRAFT. The LIBRARIAN EXPLAINER Series Part 1 When we work with Excel, we are working with data. However, many people who use Excel do not...
Today, we begin a series on Creative Thinking with Excel. But before diving into techniques, let’s explore why creative thinking matters. What...
Have you ever stopped to consider the price of convenience? In our daily lives, we perform simple actions without giving them a second...
By Hiran de Silva Some years ago, I stopped using the word automation when discussing improvements in processes—particularly in Excel. This may sound...