![]()
f you use Excel to model businesses, business processes, or
business transactions, this course will change your life. You'll learn how to create tools for yourself that will amaze
even you. Unrestricted use of this material is available in two ways.
To Order On Line
| Order "Spreadsheet Models for Managers, on-line edition, one month" by credit card, for USD 69.95 each, using our secure server, and receive download instructions by return email. | Or order via Google Checkout. |
| Order "Spreadsheet Models for Managers, on-line edition, three months" by credit card, for USD 199.00 each, using our secure server, and receive download instructions by return email. | Or order via Google Checkout. |
| Order "Spreadsheet Models for Managers, downloadable hyperbook edition" by credit card, for USD 199.00 each, using our secure server, and receive download instructions by return email. | Or order via Google Checkout. |
To Order by Mail
Make your check payable to Chaco Canyon Consulting, for the amount indicated:
|
And send it to: Chaco Canyon Consulting 700 Huron Avenue, Suite 11J Cambridge, MA 02138 |
To use the course software you'll need some other applications, which you very probably already have. By placing your order, you're confirming that you have the software you need, as described on this site.
![]() |
| Cushioning | 3/3 Session Links |
Cushioning is the practice of providing extra resources or capacity to account for possible changes or errors in estimates that might lead to shortages. When you cushion, you build into the model certain mechanisms that add safety margins on top of whatever your model predicts that you need. This differs from cushioning parametrically.
Parametric cushioning is a method of building in a safety margin by padding parameter values. For example, if you want to make sure that you always have enough desks, the parametric approach might be to allow for 1.1 desks per employee, instead of the more typical 1.0 desks per employee. This approach is confusing and not recommended, because it confuses actual needs with the cushion itself, which can make it more difficult to understand the model.
For more about my spreadsheet consulting and training services, visit SpreadsheetAce.com.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 22-Oct-2008 05:31:20 EDT