Decision Making Using Excel

Instructor: Professor Galit Shmueli, University of Maryland, USA

Venue : Lower Rigsum campus (behind Hotel Pedling), Thimphu

Dates : June 1-3, 2011.

Registration: please complete form.

Fee: Nu. 2,500 (inclusive of handout, daily lunch, morning and afternoon tea)

Overview

The workshop is intended for decision makers in government, corporate and private organisations in Bhutan. Attendees will gain knowledge on how Excel can be used effectively for supporting decision making. The workshop is very hands-on: participants will gain practical knowledge by using Excel on our lab computers.

Topics

Project Planning

• • Measuring Performance 

  • Scenario building 

  • Risk analysis and management Understanding and Presenting Data

Data organization

• • Data characterization 

  • Summarizing data 

  • Data visualization 

Pre-Requisites:

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel 2003 or 2007. Further information: galit@rigsum-it.com.

Daily Workshop Schedule:

09:30 - 11:00 Session I

11:00 - 11:30 Tea Break (Tea & snacks provided)

11:30 - 13:00 Session II

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break (Provided)

14:00 - 15:00 Session III

15:00 - 15:30 Tea Break (Tea & snacks provided)

15:30 - 16:00 Session IV