In Pursuit of Spreadsheet Excellence
The 2008 Eusprig conference is coming up in July. There is a current call for papers, the deadline for which is the end of March. Full info here.
If you are wondering about submitting a paper, but aren’t sure, feel free to email me for an informal chat. I’m nothing to do with paper selection, but I’ll happily discuss my experiences as a speaker.
Personally I think a few more papers from people who earn their living working with spreadsheets, talking about real world quality would be very welcome.
wtf is ‘Spreadsheet excellence’ anyway?
I reckon its the skilled application of suitable quality spreadsheet based components to appropriate issues, and the effective management of their lifecycle.
What does it mean to you?
Thursday, 28th February, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Some months ago I would have felt happy to contribute as I was working on solutions that were (somewhat) thought out, planned, documented and (reasonably) well tested.
However, I’m now actively engaged in FBTSOYP development where a design issue considerations, documentation and thorough testing occur after implementation. Almost the antonym of excellence.
Regards - Marcus
Thursday, 28th February, 2008 at 7:57 pm
I’d be willing to talk on several issues. It’s just a bit of a cost to get there from here ;-). I assume they wouldn’t provide a Travel stipend (??)…
Dick
Thursday, 28th February, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Fly by the seat of your pants - I googled it.
Dick - I dunno I’ll ask and let you know, but don’t hold out too much hope. Eusprig is a non-profit, not a mega Co (that still doesn’t pay exes ;-))
Friday, 29th February, 2008 at 2:08 pm
“not a mega Co (that still doesn’t pay exes ;-))”
Funny …..