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From Excel to Report

Raw tables become useful when they are cleaned, structured and turned into a visual report with hierarchy and conclusions.

What to include

Clean the source data.
Define the main metric logic.
Group dimensions and periods.
Build a readable management view.

How to make it useful

Do not start with charts. Start with the decision the report should support, then select the metrics, comparisons and comments that explain the situation.

Result

The final material should show the current status, the main driver, the risk area and the next action for the manager or team.