Explicit Measures Podcast

The discussion dives into the evolution of the Power BI skills matrix and its current relevance in the age of Microsoft Fabric. They explore exciting new updates in Power BI, including enhanced usability and features for DAX queries. A significant highlight is the introduction of GitHub for source control, emphasizing collaboration. The conversation also details optimizing data science resources in Fabric, alongside refining technical skill assessments for professionals in the field. This blend of trends and tools is essential for adapting to modern business intelligence.

Exploring Microsoft's Power BI implementation strategies, its pros and cons, and integration capabilities. Managing content lifecycle with version control platforms and real-time analytics. Tools and challenges in tracking work items and leveraging AI for monitoring changes. Importance of automation and quality validation in Power BI, and insights on tailoring technical documentation for audience understanding.

Hosts discuss planning and designing content for Power BI, exploring prompt engineering, blogging platforms, and requirement gathering in business intelligence. They emphasize the importance of the discovery phase in project planning and share insights on Power BI updates and challenges.

The podcast delves into challenges in implementing a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Power BI, including executive support, ownership conflicts, and outdated data practices. Strategies for success involve engaged sponsors, effective feedback mechanisms, and maintaining data quality. The hosts emphasize empathy, value proposition in tech adoption, and the importance of clear roles and executive sponsorship in CoE initiatives.

Guest Kurt Buhler discusses the 3-30-300 rule for effective reporting, emphasizing simplifying messages, strategic use of color, and tips for efficient decision-making. The podcast also explores Git, DevOps, Azure integration benefits, optimizing data reporting with Pageant Reports, and innovative rating system proposals.

Explore the impact of Microsoft Fabric on BI analysts, data engineers, and Power BI developers. Dive into lake house architecture best practices, performance improvements, and evolving skills for developers. Discuss challenges in data visualization, trade-offs between pre-built and custom solutions, and building a foundation for analytics.

Debating the return to office post-pandemic, exploring updates on Semantic Link Labs, VertiPack Analyzer Tool, and Fabric Studio VS Code Extension. Discussing remote work tools, data culture challenges, and the impact of mandating a return to the office. Engaging conversation on office versus remote work dynamics and the importance of HR involvement.

Mike, Seth & Tommy ask themselves where does creative time and resources live in the life of a Microsoft Fabric / Power BI Pro. When do we need to get ourselves and others to think different? Get in touch: Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page. Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/ Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitips Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVv Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎ Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tips Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/ Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/ Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Mike, Seth, & Tommy discuss a new article arguing for incorporating Gold Semantic Models with User Input Tables. Enhancing Your Golden Semantic Model with User Input Tables – DAX Noob Get in touch: Send in your questions or topics you want us to discuss by tweeting to @PowerBITips with the hashtag #empMailbag or submit on the PowerBI.tips Podcast Page. Visit PowerBI.tips: https://powerbi.tips/ Watch the episodes live every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 730am CST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/powerbitips Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/230fp78XmHHRXTiYICRLVv Subscribe on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/explicit-measures-podcast/id1568944083‎ Check Out Community Jam: https://jam.powerbi.tips Follow Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcarlo/ Follow Seth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-bauer/ Follow Tommy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommypuglia/

Mike, Seth, & Tommy discuss the importance of communication in business intelligence, emphasizing soft skills, stakeholder communication, and translating technical jargon. They highlight the impact of communication on data governance, project success, and trust in data reporting. The conversation stresses the need for consistent communication, effective listening skills, and clarity in interactions to achieve successful outcomes.