Explicit Measures Podcast

277: Power BI Implementation Tuesdays - Strategic Planning

Dec 19, 2023

This podcast discusses strategic planning for Power BI implementation, emphasizing the importance of clear goals, assembling the right team, and having an effective executive sponsor. It also highlights the importance of sparking enthusiasm and obtaining buy-in for the implementation. The significance of Power BI and the key areas to implement the tool are explored.

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Quick takeaways

Having an effective executive sponsor is crucial for the success of a BI project, as they allocate resources and make strategic decisions.

Clearly defining goals and objectives is essential in any BI project to measure success and align with business strategy.

A Center of Excellence (COE) plays a crucial role in implementing strategic planning, conducting research, and addressing organizational needs.

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The importance of effective executive sponsorship in BI projects

Having an effective executive sponsor is crucial for the success of a business intelligence project. They need to allocate resources, advocate for the initiative, and make strategic decisions. The executive sponsor should support the Center of Excellence (COE) in their efforts and help remove any blockers that may arise. By making the executive sponsor look like a rock star through the COE's work, they will gain trust and support from other stakeholders in the organization.

Introduction

2min

Using Delta Tables for Incremental Refresh in Power BI Semantic Models

19min

Planning the Implementation of Power BI: Strategic Planning

2min

The Importance of Setting Clear Goals and Objectives in Business Intelligence Implementation

3min

Assembling the Right Team for a Successful Business Intelligence Project

13min

The Importance of an Effective Executive Sponsor

19min

Igniting the Spark for Implementation and Getting Buy-In

4min

Understanding the Impact and Technology of Power BI

5min

Starting today, we are focusing on Implementation Tuesdays, focusing on the Microsoft Documentation focused on Strategic, Tactical, and Solution Planning.

Today the focus is on the objectives, the people, and the use cases and why the start is so crucial.

Article is here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/guidance/powerbi-implementation-planning-bi-strategy-bi-strategic-planning

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