Introduction The theme of this piece revolves around a contentious discussion in the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) industry—one that was sparked by a...

For over two decades, the IT industry has been waging a relentless war against Excel. Every new FP&A, planning, and enterprise performance management (EPM) tool...

The Importance of Budget Review Budget review is a critical process for financial planning and analysis (FP&A). If financial reports are published directly from an...

I am familiar with the white paper published by Adaptive Planning (now Workday Adaptive Planning) about a decade ago, titled Nine Circles of Excel Hell. This document...

Excel is one of the most widely used business tools in the world, and for good reason. It is flexible, powerful, and accessible to virtually anyone in an organization...

This article is a follow-up to my deep dive into Excel and its relationship with social media influence, as discussed in my previous episode, The Absurdity of Social...

Social media influencers have become a fascinating phenomenon, particularly in specialized fields such as Excel and business software. At its core, social media...

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, Excel experts are in a unique position to surpass traditional consultants and IT-driven solutions. With the right...

Excel Hell is not an inevitable outcome—it is an entirely avoidable problem. It exists only because users approach enterprise processes with the wrong mindset, applying...

The Question That Started It All Professor Janek Ratnatunga recently asked me, “Give me 10 things that will be better improved, 10 benefits to me by adopting your...