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Getting Off the Excel Mindset

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Send us a text Welcome to the Clearly Podcast. This episode kicks off the new season with a discussion on transitioning organizations away from the Excel mindset. Excel is widely used for storing and managing data, but it’s not a structured tool and can lead to significant challenges in data projects. Excel’s flexibility makes it easy for quick mock-ups and data input, but these solutions often lack consideration for data structure, security, and quality. Relying on Excel can also hinder scal...

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05/05/2024

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Welcome to the Clearly Podcast. This episode kicks off the new season with a discussion on transitioning organizations away from the Excel mindset. Excel is widely used for storing and managing data, but it’s not a structured tool and can lead to significant challenges in data projects.

Excel’s flexibility makes it easy for quick mock-ups and data input, but these solutions often lack consideration for data structure, security, and quality. Relying on Excel can also hinder scalability and precision, leading to issues like broken reports and security vulnerabilities.

The conversation highlights the need for a cultural shift within organizations, driven by top-down support. It's important to educate teams on the limitations of Excel and demonstrate the benefits of more advanced tools like Power BI, Power Apps, and structured databases. These tools offer better data management, security, and efficiency, freeing up time for more valuable tasks.

Despite the challenges, transitioning away from Excel is possible with the right approach. This includes clear communication of the benefits, managing expectations, and ensuring buy-in from senior leadership. While Excel can still play a part in data management, the goal is to use it in conjunction with more advanced solutions to achieve better overall data literacy and efficiency.

In summary, the podcast emphasizes the importance of moving beyond Excel to more structured data solutions, highlighting the benefits and strategies to achieve this transition within organizations.

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