Excel function to list files in a folder without VBA

Listing the files in a folder is one of the activities which cannot be achieved using normal Excel formulas. I could tell you to turn to VBA macros or PowerQuery, but then any non-VBA and non-PowerQuery users would close this post instantly. But wait! Back away from the close button, there is another option. For […]

Tealium Migration

As part of our plan to continue to drive value from our data we’re undertaking a project to migrate from our existing tag management solution “Adobe DTM” to a new solution called Tealium. There are some immediate operational benefits to doing this such as: Increase site performance and speed through better code management (primary benefit). […]

A Little Charisma Goes a Long Way

I recently read this article from the Harvard Business Review (shared with me by Miles) and thought it made an interesting point. Charismatic leaders can inspire others to perform better, and it would seem to follow that the more charisma a leader has, the more effective he or she will be. But new research reveals […]

Organisation Using Trello

I thought I’d write an article about this as I’ve had a few people asking questions, hopefully some of you have heard of Trello but if now it’s literally a tool to help you organise and work collaboratively. The free version includes nearly everything, the paid part only adds on a few features that aren’t […]

The Worst Office Jargon

Going forward It means in the future and is probably the most overused piece of office jargon. The phrase was most probably coined to encourage office staff to stay optimistic, rather than dwelling on what (usually negative) development is happening in the here and now. Last year Conservative minister Alan Duncan took a stand for […]

Simon Sinek on Millennials in the Workplace

Interesting talk from Simon Sinek highlighting why it can be challenging to manage millennials (this includes me) in the workplace. He talks about a number of socio-economic factors that have led to a very different culture from that which has come previously. It’s great if you manage a millennial but I also found it really […]

If music gives you goosebumps, your brain might be special

Do you ever get that feeling when listening to a great song that makes all the hairs on your arm stand on end? Experiencing sensations like goose bumps or a lump in the throat when listening to music is quite rare and unique. Matthew Sachs a former undergraduate at Harvard, last year studied individuals who […]

Introverts vs Extroverts

Ever wondered what the real differences are between introverts and extroverts are? This video does a great job of explaining it with a little bit of background to the science behind it.