[ Spreadsheets ]

Today I spent a bit of time in spreadsheets.  For one task, I was putting together some data into tables and graphs to show numerical information about participants in a training course.  Another had me demonstrating a gap analysis audit for a procedure that was updated recently.  The third task was a matrix to identify where a project intersected with competency requirements.

Spreadsheets (I use Excel) are really good at, of course, calculations.  They were invented with accountants in mind, but they have morphed into amazing mathematical tools.  And also for tables to display information, even if it isn’t mathematical.