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      SLW#055: AI is Evolving, but Excel is Irreplaceable

      The Hype Around AI

      Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. From automating tasks to generating insights, it feels like the ultimate tool for the modern workplace.

      But here’s the catch: AI doesn’t replace everything. It’s a tool, not a solution.

      And when it comes to organizing, analyzing, and presenting business data—Excel remains king.

      Why? Let’s break it down.

       

      Why Excel Is Irreplaceable

      1. Custom Solutions That Fit Your Needs
        AI tools offer generic results. Excel? It lets you create tailor-made solutions with functions like PivotTables, advanced charts, and dynamic arrays.

      2. Control Over Your Data
        AI can feel like a black box—you input data, and outcomes pop up. But Excel?

        • You see every formula.
        • You tweak every calculation.
        • You own every result.
      3. The Real Power Lies in Combining Both
        AI may help summarize, but Excel refines. Export AI outputs, clean and analyze with Excel, and present insights your team can act on.

       

      Your Practical Step-By-Step Solution

      Let’s build an actionable example: Tracking Sales Trends.

      Step 1: Start with AI (Optional)
      Export raw data—sales reports, customer details, or performance metrics—from an AI tool.

      Step 2: Clean Data in Excel

      • Use FILTER and SORT functions to organize inputs.
      • Remove duplicates, handle missing values, and ensure accuracy with Data Validation.

      Step 3: Analyze Trends

      • Create a PivotTable to group sales by region, month, or product.
      • Apply the GROUPBY function to calculate monthly growth rates automatically.

      Step 4: Visualize the Story

      • Use dynamic charts (like sparklines or slicers) to showcase trends.
      • Add images in comments to provide context.

      Step 5: Share With Clarity

      • Use Excel’s dashboard features to summarize key metrics for easy sharing.
      • Link it back to your AI-generated insights for added depth.

       

      Excel Unlocks Your Potential

      The key takeaway?
      AI is evolving, but Excel is the toolbox that keeps you in control. Combining the two gives you unparalleled power.

      But mastering Excel isn’t just about learning functions. It’s about applying them to real-world scenarios.

       

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      关于 AI 的热潮

      人工智能无处不在。从自动化任务到生成洞察力,它看起来像是现代职场的终极工具。

      但问题是:AI 并不能取代一切。 它只是工具,而不是万能解药。

      而当涉及到组织、分析和呈现业务数据时——Excel 仍是王者。

      为什么?让我们细细道来。

       

      为什么 Excel 无可替代

      1️⃣ 量身定制的解决方案
      AI 工具提供的是通用结果。而 Excel 呢?

      • 它让你用 数据透视表、高级图表、动态数组等功能创建专属解决方案。

      2️⃣ 数据掌控力
      AI 有时像个黑盒子——你输入数据,它弹出结果。但 Excel 不一样:

      • 你能看到每个公式。
      • 调整每次计算。
      • 掌控每个结果。

      3️⃣ 真正的力量在于结合两者
      AI 可以总结数据,但 Excel 精炼数据。

      • 将 AI 的输出导入 Excel,清理并分析数据,呈现团队可以立即采取行动的洞察力。

       

      实践:一步步解决问题

      构建示例:跟踪销售趋势

      第一步:从 AI 开始(可选)

      • 导出原始数据——销售报告、客户信息或绩效指标。

      第二步:用 Excel 清理数据

      • 使用 FILTER  SORT 功能组织输入数据。
      • 删除重复项,处理缺失值,并使用数据验证确保准确性。

      第三步:分析趋势

      • 创建数据透视表,按区域、月份或产品对销售数据分组。
      • 应用 GROUPBY 功能,自动计算每月增长率。

      第四步:讲述数据故事

      • 使用动态图表(如微型图或切片器)展示趋势。
      • 在评论中添加图片,为数据提供更多背景。

      第五步:清晰分享

      • 利用 Excel 仪表板功能,汇总关键指标,便于分享。
      • 将其与 AI 生成的洞察链接,增强数据深度。

       

      Excel 解锁你的潜力

      关键点是什么?
      AI 在不断进化,但 Excel 是让你掌控数据的工具箱。结合两者,能带来前所未有的力量。

      但掌握 Excel 不仅仅是学习函数,更是将它们运用于实际场景。

       

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