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Introducing our new Community Boss program!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our re-imagined Community Boss program! This program, initially introduced in 2019, is making a comeback with exciting new features and updates that aim to empower our most dedicated and passionate Community members like never before. The Community Boss program brings together a…
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July 2023 Community Member Spotlight: Stacey Gibbens
We are thrilled to present our July Member Spotlight: @Stacey_Gibbens! She has been in the Anaplan ecosystem and in the Community for 9 years, a Certified Master Anaplanner for 4 years, and recently became a 2023 Community Boss! Read on to learn more about Stacey's impressive background, expertise, and contributions. About…
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The three most useful applications of the data write action
Model building in Anaplan has been nothing but a pleasure regarding ease of use and adoption; not only it is an excellent choice to drive standardized models across an organization, but also provides support and follow-up at the needed cadence. And if we talk about the user experience — with upcoming features being added…
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The importance of a Runbook: The evolution of model documentation
Author: Marc Weinzimmer, Certified Master Anaplanner and Senior Manager at Lionpoint Group. We've all been in this situation before. You find yourself in a conference room, and someone asks, "What documentation do we have on our monthly process in Anaplan?" Panic starts to set in as the room falls silent. The truth is,…
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A call-to-action this Global Diversity Awareness Month
Diversity, equity, inclusion, allyship, advocacy, authenticity, and belonging: all words that we are starting to see find more significant homes in our corporate lexicon. Sentiments that we always hoped would be ever-present, but sadly haven’t been. Thankfully in recent years, we are seeing more white papers, essays, and…
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A conversation with Daanish Soomar — Journey | Anaplan Community Podcast
Join Dennis Lemoine, Sr. Program Manager of Community Events, for our third episode of Journey, an Anaplan Community podcast. This month we are excited to feature a well-known Community member and Certified Master Anaplanner — Daanish Soomar (@DaanishSoomar)! If you haven’t heard Daanish’s name, there is a good chance…
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Announcing the 2023 Center of Excellence Leader of the Year!
Congratulations to Anaplan’s 2023 Center of Excellence Leader of the Year, Anne-Charlotte Vidal, Head of Anaplan Center of Excellence at Moët Hennessy! Anne-Charlotte has been an integral part of the Center of Excellence journey since its inception. Her leadership and vision have steered the Transversal CoE team, spanning…
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The First Thing I Needed to Know About Becoming A Master Anaplanner
I don’t recall ever being ranked first at anything. By my senior year in high school, I managed to grow to an astounding and towering 4’11”, 98 pounds (1.5 m, 44 kg). I tried wrestling, cross-country, triathlons, trumpet, marching band, debate, public speaking, theater, and squash. I even had a little retail business…
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Here’s what you missed at ACE!
What an amazing experience we all had in San Diego a few weeks back! Always incredible and inspiring to see so many familiar and NEW faces in-person. From dynamic keynotes to impactful breakout sessions, there was a little something for everyone at the Anaplan Community Experience (ACE) and Connect. A huge congrats to both…
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The Evolution of Talent Builder: Career Search
June 2023 update: please note this is an older blog post and the information has changed. Please go here for an overview of all our training programs. ………. During the March 2020 Anaplan Live! event, I announced a new initiative aimed at growing talent in the Anaplan ecosystem. We called it Anaplan Talent Builder. This…
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Key metrics for effective sales performance management using Anaplan
Author: Einas Ibrahim, Finance and SPM Consultant and Certified Master Anaplanner. In the world of sales, tracking and analyzing key metrics is vital for assessing performance, identifying areas for improvement, and aligning sales strategies with business objectives. Anaplan is a leading Sales Performance Management (SPM)…
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Community Perspective: Using OAUTH2 to develop custom Anaplan connector for Azure
Introduction The release of OAUTH2 authentication for the Anaplan API opens the door to developing more native connectors across all the major cloud platforms. In this article, I explain how you can configure a custom connector on Azure for use in Logic Apps. The benefit of a custom connector is that you can expose all the…
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Five tips for a (mostly) painless model rollover
Author: Clarissa Hassfurder is a Certified Master Anaplanner and CEO at Double10 Consulting. As Anaplanners, we all hope that when a model is being build the Solution Architect and model builders think about and document all maintenance requirements for the admins. But this isn’t always the case, especially when many hands…
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June 2023 Community Member Spotlight: Kait Chura
As part of our ongoing monthly tradition to recognize and appreciate our Community members, we are delighted to present our June Member Spotlight: Kait Chura @kaitchura! With an impressive track record of over four years as an engaged Community member and three years as a Certified Master Anaplanner, Kait's dedication and…
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Announcing the 2023 Certified Master Anaplanner of the Year!
Congratulations to Anaplan’s 2023 Certified Master Anaplanner of the Year, Adam Cookson, Staff Architect at a multinational video game and digital entertainment company! Adam is an experienced senior architect and Center of Excellence lead who has worked across the insurance, private equity, real estate, asset management…
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PLAN Ahead | June 2023 Community Newsletter
Hello Anaplan Community, it's that time again! 🤗 Welcome to our monthly digest, filled with a curated selection of thought-leadership pieces, engaging discussions, and rich technical content. As always, we're dedicated to providing you with the insights and knowledge that empower your work with Anaplan and encourage…
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Anaplan UX design top tips collection and references
Author: Alessio Pagliano, Certified Master Anaplanner and Manager - Solutions Architect at Spaulding Ridge. The purpose of this short article is to provide a collection of design top tips and references relevant to the user experience. Have you ever faced one or more of the following challenges during your implementations?…
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In memory of Matthew Kuo
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the unexpected passing of Matthew Kuo, a valued member of our community. Matthew became a Certified Master Anaplanner in 2018 and worked on the Anaplan platform for four years prior to that. During his time with us, he made a lasting impact on many individuals and contributed…
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Mentorship: Tips for creating self-sufficient Anaplanners
Author: Alejandro Gomez Sanchez, Certified Master Anaplanner, and Principal Consultant at Mentat Technology. Introduction I have been working as Anaplan consultant since January 2015. Before that — probably like many of you — my mind was arranged in a way that two-dimensional tables made perfect sense, while…
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Cybersecurity best practices for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cybersecurity is a topic that many people are still learning about, and it is important to stay up-to-date on online safety best practices. As digital citizens, it is our duty to act responsibly because no matter how secure a platform is, a simple mistake can lead to dangerous situations for ourselves or others. That is…
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Virtual event: Unlocking the Power of ACE + Anaplan Connect
Are you in interested in possibly attending our upcoming ACE event in San Diego June 5-7? (SoCal folks, we’re specifically talking to you!) Join us for a sneak peek into all that’s happening in San Diego for ACE! Date: Thursday, May 18 at 11 a.m. PST This event has ended. View the recording: Featuring team members from the…
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A conversation with Jared Dolich — Journey | Anaplan Community Podcast
Join Dennis Lemoine, Sr. Program Manager of Community Events, for our second episode of Journey, an Anaplan Community podcast. This month we are excited to feature a name many of you know — one of our most helpful Community members — Jared Dolich! Jared is a Certified Master Anaplanner, and partner and founder of…
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How I Built It: Optimizer for work and play
Author: Brent Orr, Solution Architect at Anaplan. Hello Anaplanners! I’m excited to share a video that I created as part of the ‘How I Built It’ video series — diving into Optimizer and how it can help solve complex problems. In the video, I give a live demonstration of how to use Optimizer. I show an example of creating…
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How I Built It: Data validation
Author: Matt Liffmann, Certified Master Anaplanner and Senior Solution Architect at Deloitte Consulting. Hi Anaplanners! My name is Matt Liffmann, and I’m a Senior Solution Architect at Deloitte Consulting. Today I’m excited to share a ‘How I Built It’ tutorial on data validation. Data validation in an upfront Data Hub is…
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ACE is back and in person in San Diego June 5-7!
The Anaplan Community Experience (ACE) will be joining together with Anaplan Connect in San Diego, to offer an incredible experience for Anaplan community members and users. Featuring inspiring keynotes and multiple breakout sessions focused on Your Anaplan Journey, a deeper look into Modeling & Data Management, plus…
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Removing unnecessary Top Levels
Removing unnecessary Top Levels (or better yet, not adding them in the first place!) Author: Allison Slaught, Certified Master Anaplanner and Principle Solution Architect at Anaplan. To improve efficiency in your models, it’s important we only calculate where necessary. One way we can do that is to only use Top Levels…
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PLAN Ahead [May 2023 Community Newsletter]
Greetings, Anaplan Community! 🤗 We're delighted to bring you the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, where we showcase insightful articles, engaging discussions, our exceptional spotlight user, and more. Discover practical tips and valuable insights to help enhance your Anaplan experience and continue fostering…
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April 2023 Community Member Spotlight: Bruno Rodriguez
In our monthly tradition of honoring our Community members, we're pleased to introduce our April Member Spotlight: Bruno Rodgriguez! Bruno has been an active Community member for 1.5 years and recently became a Certified Master Anaplanner in early 2023. Get ready to learn about Bruno as we highlight his talents and…
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Five mentorship best practices from a Certified Master Anaplanner
Author: Mikhil Agarwal, Certified Master Anaplanner and Senior Solutions Consultant at VISEO. “With great power, comes great responsibility." Have you come across this popular adage? Being a Certified Master Anaplanner, I have always appreciated this saying. Why? Well, we are all aware of the countless benefits of being a…
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A conversation with Prince Ayinde — Journey | Anaplan Community Podcast
Join Dennis Lemoine, Sr. Program Manager of Community Events, for our first episode of Journey, an Anaplan Community podcast. If you joined us last fall for our ACE event, we premiered this episode back then, but never shared it with the broader Community — until now! We are thrilled to share episode one, featuring Prince…
