This article follows on from the brilliant Zoom meeting simulation we recently shared. That simulation was a conceptual leap forward: it used the format of an online...
This lyric from the famous song appears to sum up Beyond Power Query perfectly.
By Hiran de Silva The story of Excel is filled with innovation, reinvention, and community. But buried beneath the noise of dashboards, influencers, and modern tools...
In many organizations, Excel remains the go-to tool for modeling, reporting, and analysis. Its flexibility, familiarity, and power are undeniable. However, there’s...
“The hook for this seven-part series is simple: Excel is far more powerful than most people realize—not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for transformation and...
WIP: NBLM @3 min To kick off this presentation, let me begin with a quick icebreaker. Imagine you’re sitting in a brand-new Mercedes-Benz. How many of you know...
Excel Transformation: Four Demonstrable Cases That Challenge Conventional Thinking (2 of 7)
In my last blog post, I outlined the profound transformation possible in enterprise Excel use—one that aligns with the real needs of management, not the performative...
In recent years, I’ve noticed a troubling pattern in professional discussions, especially on platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube. People make bold claims—sometimes...
Especially for Mike ‘Excel Is Fun’ Girvin, my Lord, my Inspiration! Dramatis Personae: Sir Cellius: A wise and wily knight, champion of Excel. Lord Planfull:...
I just had a cheekily powerful idea:You can’t do this with Excel? No — we turn it around: You can’t do this with your External FP&A tools.You can’t...

