The document highlights the prevalent issues associated with spreadsheets, revealing that 90% of spreadsheets with over 150 rows contain errors, leading to a lack of confidence in data accuracy. It describes the inefficiencies and complexities in data management processes, suggesting that while spreadsheets seem easy to use, they contribute to significant problems. The document advocates for a web-based solution that centralizes data, enhances automation, and improves overall performance management.

1. Eliminating Spreadsheet Chaos
Dan Aldridge CEO Performa Apps
e-mail dan.aldridge@i-app.com
website www.inforln.com/wp
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twitter @Danaldridge1

2. The Unsurprising Results Are In…
90% of all spreadsheets with 150 rows or more had errors.
75% of all spreadsheets had errors.
90% of companies are not confident that their spreadsheet
forecasts and reports are accurate and reliable.

3. An Environment of Exasperation
• Enormous amount of time spent building and maintaining spreadsheets.
• Data collection, review, and submission processes are
largely manual—and error-prone.
• Data is stored in myriad spreadsheet and databases.
• Changes to data must be promulgated manually.
• Version control is challenging, at best.
• Cycle time is unnecessarily long.
• Consolidating, unifying, and integrating data at any given level is difficult.
• Integration with other financial source systems is cumbersome or manual.
• Data analysis and reporting is slow and unreliable.
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4. 4
A Typical Spreadsheet Conversation - Budgeting
Bill the
Budget Director
Pauline the
Department Manager
Dave the Ass’t Division Director
Unit Managers, I found a couple of
small errors. Use this template
instead.
Dave, here is my
budget input.
I don’t see any
difference. I’ll stick
with my first to
avoid confusion.
Bill, here’s the
Department’s
submission.
Hmmm, just noticed
and fixed some
possible small errors.
I need Donna to
confirm.
Donna the Division Director
You’re right, Dave. Good
catch.
Bill, here’s the
Department’s
submission.
Dept Managers, here is the budget
data entry template for all program
data.
Donna,
something is
amiss.

5. So Why Do We Cling to our Spreadsheets?
Because it feels easier in the short-term.
Very short learning curve.
End users can customize their spreadsheets with their own versions and calculations.
Although this contributes to the problem.
No IT assistance required.
It’s already paid for, as part of Microsoft Office.
No complicated contracting required.
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6. We Can Have Our Cake and Eat it Too!
Web-based, Excel-type interface makes user transition simple.
One centralized database for one single version of the truth.
Workflows for data collection, review, and submission activities are streamlined
and automated.
Built in security, control, and financial intelligence improve cycle time.
Data and program analysis and reporting is immediate and actionable.
Open architecture allows integration with other source systems.
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7. Corporate Performance Management
Management
Reporting &Analysis
Strategy
Planning
Budgeting
Forecasting
Consolidation
Data
Management
ERP
FMS
CRM
Big
Data
Exception
Rules
Excel
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Views
Workflow
Approvals
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Comments
Security
Structure
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Performance Management, November 2010
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9. For more info: Email dan.aldridge@i-app.com
Twitter @danaldridge1, @iapperp
Website: www.inforln.com/wp