By Hiran de Silva There’s widespread misunderstanding of what pivot tables are actually for. The clue is in the name: pivot. A Little History By the...
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By Hiran de Silva This piece is inspired by the reflections of Md Ismail Hosen on LinkedIn. This is Part 3. See Part 1 and Part 2 here. In earlier...
By Hiran de Silva This is a follow up (Part 2), inspired by Md Ismail Hosen’s post on LinkedIn about BS on social media posts. (Part 1) Imagine...
By Hiran de Silva There’s widespread misunderstanding of what pivot tables are actually for. The clue is in the name: pivot. To pivot is to change...
By Hiran de Silva This article is inspired by an excellent post by Md Ismail Hosen on LinkedIn today. We live in a world where “truth” is no longer a...
By Hiran de Silva Imagine a world where everyone drives cars. Motoring isn’t just transport – it’s a way of life, almost a religion.But here’s the...
By Hiran de Silva When I challenge the FP&A tools industry, I often point out that what they claim Excel cannot do in an enterprise context… is...
By Hiran de Silva Imagine a world where most drivers don’t know their car has a reverse gear. The absence of reverse would be a nightmare. Parking...
By Hiran de Silva Every few months, a familiar headline resurfaces: “95% of spreadsheets contain errors.” It’s become a mantra in boardrooms...
By Hiran de Silva Every so often I find myself drawn into those familiar conversations on LinkedIn or in professional forums where Excel is being...