Spreadsheet Awesomeness Excel spreadsheets provide a fantastic way to display information. You can sort on a column. You can filter on a column. You can chart the data. You can make crazy awesome Pivot Tables. You can connect data sources to the spreadsheet, so it updates with new data automatically. You can even create an […]
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Word 2013 Copy Styles to the Normal Template
The easiest way to move styles from one Word document to another is through the use of the default Word template, Normal.dotm or the Normal template. When the Normal.dotm file is used Word will Automatically Update Document Styles in the document where you want the styles applied. If you do not use the Normal template, […]
Hey Microsoft! Word Up With CSS
LAME-O I sure wish Microsoft would take a page from the CSS how to book on web page styling. Here I am reviewing a gargantuan pile of Word documents with multiple authors who for some reason felt the need to improve the styling. All of these documents are to be presented to a customer, but they are […]
The #1 Improvement for Government Software Projects
The number one improvement to be made on government software projects is to keep the requirement team around that documented the requirements. This provides a number of benefits: Saves time Saves money Provides accountability of requirements Improves deliverables If you work in a non-government business you may wonder at this. The False Belief Many government agencies are […]
What are the top 2 skills for a Business Analyst
1. Microsoft Excel – This is very useful for manipulating data and creating charts. With database connectivity it is a crazy good tool. 2. HTML – This comes in handy for detail manipulation of CMS systems, such as WordPress and SharePoint.
Rapid JAD
Rapid JAD (Joint Application Design)—specific techniques and practices that accelerate solution discovery, design, and development and increase quality. Using the familiar JAD workshop framework, Rapid JAD methods emphasize: Advanced collaborative planning Single-source documentation High design visibility to produce actionable development specifications. Using planning tools such as functional wireframes and process flows, with participants focus on clarifying […]
Mobile Stats: Wait honey, “Why not shop on your phone?”
Mobile Stats: Wait honey, “Why not shop on your phone?” When have you ever heard a CIO say, “We need a nice phone interface for our tablet users!” Never. Never.Never. Nobody wants an application designed for a phone displayed on a tablet. The tablet has more real estate. So why do I see so many […]
Wireframing with PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a powerful way to quickly deliver development ideas via wireframes. PowerPoint already has the superb delivery to show your designs, something other wireframe tools struggle to do cleanly. Through the PowerStory add on you can quickly develop a storyboard that is easy to print and share with development teams. At the BAPDD 2013 […]
National Punctuation Day‽
National punctuation Day occurs on September 24‽ Yes, it does. Make it a point to learn something new such as use of the Interrobang symbol ‽ Interrobang is used to end a sentence expressing surprise and question. Read more on Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interrobang