ISPICKVAL going away in Formula fields
An inside source just told me TEXT(picklist) will be live for formula fields in the next release! See the documentary evidence on the idea exchange. Also included is Workflow Field Updates!
Next up is TEXT(picklist) in Workflow Rules, Approvals, etc.
Awesome work from the declarative team!

April 6th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
This must be what it feels like to get early parole!
April 8th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
And Steve, here’s one of yours that’s coming, did you notice?
http://ideas.salesforce.com/article/show/22710/Make_CampaignMember_Partner_and_ContactRole_tables_Customizable