Spreadsheet Models for Managers
Getting Access to Spreadsheet Models for Managers
If 
you use Excel to model businesses, business processes, or
business transactions, this course will change your life. You’ll learn how to create tools for yourself that will amaze
even you. Unrestricted use of this material is available in two ways.
- As a stand-alone Web site
- It resides on your computer, and you can use it anywhere. No need for Internet access.
- At this Web site
- If you have access to the Internet whenever you want to view this material, you can purchase on-line access. Unlimited usage. I’m constantly making improvements and you’ll get them as soon as they’re available.
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| Order "Spreadsheet Models for Managers, on-line edition, one month" by credit card, for USD 69.95 each, using our secure server, and receive download instructions by return email. |
| Order "Spreadsheet Models for Managers, on-line edition, three months" by credit card, for USD 199.00 each, using our secure server, and receive download instructions by return email. |
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To use the course software you’ll need some other applications, which you very probably already have. By placing your order, you’re confirming that you have the software you need, as described on this site.
Spreadsheet Models for Managers
| Design tips | 6/10 Session Links |
Designing effective graphics is an art, and most of us know little about it. Here are some tips, though, to help make your graphics more effective without having to undergo a three-week training course (which still just makes you a beginner).
Restricting yourself to a single font is the most basic guideline, and perhaps the most violated. Multiple fonts are distracting. And to make text more readable, use mixed case, especially in titles.
Complexity is another trap. Keeping charts simple makes them more understandable. One source of complexity is the desire to enable comparisons between data streams — a laudable goal. But if you’re comparing more than two streams, you’re at risk of over-reaching on complexity. It’s best to compare pairwise.
Perhaps the most obnoxious form of distracting complexity is incidental art. Here’s an example. Don’t do that.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 27-Apr-2016 04:15:26 EDT
The purpose of charts is visual communication. Sadly, many charts that contain important information don’t communicate that information very well. Communicating visually in an effective manner is probably an art, but it’s an art we can learn.
One way to learn is by bad examples — actually studying examples of bad technique. Fortunately, bad examples are easy to find. Finding good examples is more difficult, but there are several excellent references in the class notes. Enjoy!