213- The Secret Excel Skills That Landed Craig Hatmaker Dream Jobs and Big Budget Approvals

Craig Hatmaker With over 40 years of experience, Craig Hatmaker is a results-driven IT professional skilled in optimizing technology investments. He has held director roles at global companies like Smithfield Foods and Canon. Now retired, Craig remains passionate about helping organizations solve business challenges through strategic solutions like his pioneering 5G methodology for component-based Excel modeling. His expertise lies in creatively addressing stakeholder needs to gain approval for initiatives. The Secret Excel Skills That Landed Craig Hatmaker Dream Jobs and Big Budget Approvals Have you ever wondered what skills IT leaders need to get their high-priority projects approved? In this engaging conversation, retired IT director Craig Hatmaker reveals how he leveraged little-known Excel abilities to land dream jobs and gain executive trust. Craig discusses how relationships, business cases and timing are crucial, but an advanced understanding of Excel allowed him to regularly solve problems and spotlight opportunities. Learn Craig’s formula for becoming seen as a solution provider rather than just a cost center, and ensuring your initiatives always address the real concerns of decision-makers.