Are we addicted to excel?
In this week’s episode of Make Sense, Lindsay sits down with guest Al Chen, Solutions Architect at Coda, to explore the over reliance on Excel in the workplace and its implications. We highlight the use of Excel in Formula One and the broader trend of shadow IT, the limitations of using Excel for project management like the lack of task management features and push notifications.
Don’t worry though, we offer solutions. We explore two options for moving away from spreadsheets: a rip-and-replace approach where all data is migrated to a new project management tool, and a shadow IT approach where an individual within the company starts using a new tool alongside the spreadsheet and gradually introduces it to the team.
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction and the Excel Addiction
09:42 The Use of Excel in Formula One and Shadow IT
26:06 The Role of Excel as a Reliable and Flexible Tool
36:56 Dear Analyst Podcast & Where To Find Al
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