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Explicit Measures Podcast

410: Applying Agile Development in Power BI

Mar 27, 2025
Discover the secrets of applying agile development in Power BI reports! Learn how to navigate ticketing systems for streamlined BI requests. Hear about the critical role of project management, especially during transitions like migrating to Fabric. Explore how clear communication and stakeholder involvement can tackle the chaos of data requests. Finally, uncover best practices for integrating Agile within Power BI's Fabric platform to enhance efficiency and data management.
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Quick takeaways

  • Implementing Agile sprints in Power BI report development enhances task prioritization but demands thorough pre-planning and clear requirements.
  • Effective project managers in BI must understand stakeholder needs to filter requests, ensuring focus on high-impact tasks amidst low-value backlog.

Deep dives

Understanding Agile Development in BI

Agile development is centered around breaking large projects into manageable segments called sprints, typically lasting two weeks. This methodology is especially useful in software development but has found applications in business intelligence (BI) as well. The podcast discusses how implementing Agile sprints for Power BI report development can be beneficial yet challenging, particularly in ticket-based systems where not all tasks are project-based. The focus on short sprints allows teams to prioritize tasks more effectively but requires detailed pre-planning and clear requirements, which are often lacking in practice.

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