Spreadsheet analysis for non-analysts
5 posts in this cluster.
Why Your Totals Do Not Match, and How to Find the Row That Is Wrong
Two totals that should agree, and do not, usually trace back to one specific row or one specific habit. Here is a short, repeatable process for finding it instead of re-checking everything by hand.
How to Read a Spreadsheet Someone Else Built
Inheriting a spreadsheet someone else built is disorienting: the formulas, the shortcuts, and the assumptions all live in someone else's head. Here is a method for reading it without them in the room.
How to Turn a Messy Spreadsheet Into a One-Paragraph Summary
You do not need a polished dashboard to explain a spreadsheet to your boss or your team. Here is a step-by-step method for turning a messy sheet into one honest paragraph.
5 Spreadsheet Mistakes That Hide What Your Data Is Telling You
These five common spreadsheet habits do not just look messy. They actively hide trends, totals, and mistakes from you. Here is how to spot and fix each one.
How to Make Sense of Your Spreadsheet Data Without Being an Analyst
You do not need a data analytics background to understand your own spreadsheet. Here is a practical, non-technical way to read a spreadsheet for what it is actually telling you.