CP027: 15 proven strategies to be awesome in 2015
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In the 27th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let’s pave way for an awesome 2015.
We are going to talk about 15 proven strategies for making you awesome in Excel & Your work.
What is in this session?
We all get fresh dose of energy, enthusiasm & drive during new years. So we aim for bigger & more awesome things. But once the first few weeks are over, we just settle down to the normal rhythm and forget about these big, hairy & audacious goals.
Let’s make 2015 different. In this podcast, Let’s understand how you can become awesome in Excel & your work this year, with 15 proven strategies:
- Announcements – my new year & plans for next few months
- Becoming awesome – 3 important areas of focus
- Learning
- New formulas
- New features
- Different charts
- Macros
- Linkup Excel with other software
- Get a book
- Join a course
- Application
- Take up a work project
- Consulting
- Mimic a chart in Excel
- Beyond XL – Power Pivot etc.
- Sharing
- Forums
- Helping a colleague
- Comment on blogs
- Train your team
CP026: All about Excel !@#$%^+/*(}][<
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In the 26th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let’s learn all about Excel !@#$%^+/*(}][<.
I am talking about Excel operators, you silly.
What is in this session?
Do you know Excel has more than 25 operators? That is right. There are a variety of operators beyond the simple + – * and /.
In this podcast, let’s understand all about these operators and how to use them. You will learn,
- Why there is a gap between last & this podcast session
- About Excel operators
- Arithmetic operators
- Text operators
- Reference operators
- Comparison operators
- Closing thoughts
CP025: Sexy on spreadsheet, Ugly on Printout
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In the 25th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let’s learn how to avoid SSUP syndrome.
What is in this session?
Most of us suffer from Sexy on the Spreadsheet, Ugly on Printout syndrome. I used to suffer from it too. This happens because we spend all our attention creating that perfect workbook, report or model. And then, we forget about making the proper print settings.
In this podcast, let’s understand how to create awesome workbooks that look great and print great.
In this podcast, you will learn,
- Frozen & Cars, where my free time goes
- Primer on print settings
- Width & height of printouts
- Page breaks
- Row & column repetitions on every page
- Size & orientation of paper
- Dealing with unprintables
- Proofing your print settings
- Printing whats not on screen
- Closing thoughts
CP024: Customize Excel to boost your productivity
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In the 24th session of Chandoo.org podcast, let’s customize Excel so we become productive.
What is in this session?
Each of us use Excel in our own way. And yet, we all end up using the same Excel. That’s not fair. Shouldn’t the Excel of an accountant be different from Excel of a teacher?
In this podcast, lets understand some of the powerful & useful ways to customize Excel so that we can do our work better. Tune in only if you are serious about productivity.
You can get Excel Customization Handbook free. Listen to the podcast for instructions.
In this podcast, you will learn,
- Announcements
- Why customize Excel?
- Customization options:
- Excel Options
- Quick Access Toolbar
- Excel Ribbon
- File menu / back stage view
- Themes, styles & templates
- Personal Macros
- Closing thoughts & Bonus give away instructions
CP023: My experience with Hudhud Cyclone [personal story]
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In the 23rd session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets talk about my experience with Hudhud cyclone.
Note: This podcast session has no Excel tips. It is a story of how our family is surviving the effects & aftermath of destructing Hudhud cyclone that recently (on 12th October) passed thru our city. Hopefully, you still find it interesting & inspiring. If you are expecting some Excel tips, check again next week.
What is in this session?
Growing up, I lived all my childhood in coastal cities. So cyclones & severe storms are not new to me. But first time, I have experienced anything as severe, destructive & long as Cyclone Hudhud. After the cyclone, we (our family and 1000s of other families in Vizag, our city) had to endure days with no power, water, cellular signals and access to essential supplies. Fortunately, great progress has been made in the last few days and things are restoring to normalcy. We (our locality) is expecting to have power & regular water supply by this Sunday (19th of October).
CP022: What’s a Macro? Introduction to Excel VBA, Macros & Automation
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In the 22nd session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets do some macros.
What is in this session?
VBA (or macros, automation) is a mystery for many of us. So in this podcast, lets unravel the mystery behind it and get you started with the awesome world of automation.
In this podcast, you will learn,
- What is a macro?
- What is VBA then?
- Reasons for using VBA Macros
- Automation
- Extending Excel’s capabilities
- Efficiency
- Applications
- How to get started with VBA Macros?
- Using Recorder
- Example Macro
- Going beyond recorder – Learning VBA
CP021: How to quickly compare 2 lists in Excel
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In the 21st session of Chandoo.org podcast, lets compare lists. Quickly
What is in this session?
Comparing things is a favorite pastime for analysts all over the world. Sadly, it is also an area where we waste hours. So in this episode, I share my top secret comparison techniques to save you time.
Note: This is a short format podcast. That means you spend less time listening to it, while becoming more awesome.
In this podcast, you will learn,
- Why I sound like I am on a secret mission at a mafia hideout.
- 5 ways to compare 2 lists
- Manual method
- Conditional Formatting
- Row Differences
- LOOKUP formulas
- COUNTIF formulas
- Bonus tip: Removing duplicates
- Conclusions