Research concludes unanimously that spreadsheet errors are both common and non-trivial. We must seek ways to reduce spreadsheet errors.
A poorly documented spreadsheet erodes effective use. Our workshops help students develop good documentation habits and skills.
Creating a slow spreadsheet is easy. Creating an efficient spreadsheet requires more thought and application of specific techniques.
Once information is loaded into a spreadsheet, it acquires properties that it may not deserve – a process called reification.
Do you document your spreadsheets? We use the FizzBuzz word game to illustrate the importance of documenting your spreadsheets.
Solver Max provides a collection of optimization model examples in Excel (using the Solver and OpenSolver add-ins) and Python.
Our spreadsheet methodology has criteria for designing, building, and validating spreadsheets to ensure that they work correctly.
See our bibliography of spreadsheet best practice, risk management, errors and testing, and methods for improving spreadsheets.
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