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Aug 16, 2024
Sharing Power BI reports with free-license users can be confusing — in this episode, Mike, Tommy, and Seth break down what works, what doesn’t, and the practical options for organizations.
Aug 14, 2024
Thinking about a new role or a career move? In this episode, Mike, Tommy, and Seth talk through what to evaluate before saying yes, and how to avoid the traps that look great on paper but hurt later.
Aug 9, 2024
In this mailbag episode, the crew talks through writeback scenarios in Microsoft Fabric and how to think about building practical, maintainable solutions.
Aug 7, 2024
In this episode, the crew talks through atomic design concepts and how to apply them to building consistent, scalable Power BI reports.
Aug 2, 2024
In this episode, the crew walks through practical scenarios for using the OneLake File Explorer and where it fits into day-to-day Fabric and Power BI workflows.
Jul 31, 2024
In this episode, the team continues the Content Lifecycle Management (CLM) series with a practical look at developing Power BI content and managing changes. They also cover CI/CD updates in Fabric warehouses and share a quick take on the AI bubble question.
Jul 30, 2024
Starting a center of excellence (COE) can feel daunting. We face political challenges. This article explores the challenges of a COE and recommendations to handle them.
Jul 26, 2024
Learn how Semantic Link in Microsoft Fabric enables direct access to Power BI semantic models using Python notebooks. Automate tasks, extract data, and streamline your BI workflow.
Jul 26, 2024
Mike and Tommy break down how the Power BI Skills Matrix concept translates to the Fabric era and why skills clarity matters when teams ramp up. They also cover the July 2024 updates for Fabric and Power BI, plus a practical beat-from-the-street on PBIP, GitHub, and publishing.
Jul 24, 2024
Mike, Tommy, and Seth continue the Content Lifecycle Management (CLM) series with a focus on planning and designing content in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, plus a handful of links and updates from the community.
Jul 19, 2024
Mike and Tommy dig into the real-world friction points you hit when rolling out a Power BI / Fabric Center of Excellence (CoE), and what to do about them. The conversation focuses on governance, adoption, and how to keep the rollout moving without burning out the team.
Jul 17, 2024
Mike and Tommy cover Microsoft Fabric GitHub integration news and share practical lessons learned from working with deployment pipelines. The main discussion breaks down SQLBI’s 3-30-300 rule and how it helps teams build clearer, more usable reports.
Jul 12, 2024
Mike and Tommy discuss how Microsoft Fabric is changing the day-to-day work of Power BI developers and analysts, plus share links and community resources mentioned in the episode.
Jul 10, 2024
Mike and Tommy kick off a series on CLM (lifecycle management) for Power BI and Fabric, covering core concepts and why teams should care. They also share community links mentioned in the episode and set the stage for practical patterns you can apply in your own deployments.
Jul 5, 2024
Mike, Seth, and Tommy dig into the return-to-office debate — what mandates get wrong, what leaders should consider, and how data can (and can’t) guide the decision. They also cover Semantic Link updates and community resources shared in the show notes.
Jul 3, 2024
In this episode of Explicit Measures, we dig into Creative Solutions & Data Products - Power BI tips and what it means for Power BI practitioners.
Jun 28, 2024
In this episode of the Explicit Measures Podcast, we discuss user input tables and what it means for Power BI developers.
Jun 26, 2024
In this episode of Explicit Measures, the team dives into Communication as Crucial for BI - Ep. 331 - Power BI tips.
Jun 21, 2024
In this episode of the Explicit Measures podcast, Mike discuss Deployment Pipeline Missing Features - Ep.330 - Power BI tips.
Jun 19, 2024
In this episode of Explicit Measures, we discuss Everything Is Still BI and what it means for Power BI practitioners.
Jun 14, 2024
In this episode of Explicit Measures, we discuss Microsoft Fabric is a Team Sport and what it means for Power BI practitioners.
Jun 12, 2024
In this episode of Explicit Measures (Ep. 327), the team discusses key Power BI updates, practical techniques, and what to watch next.
Jun 7, 2024
Microsoft’s Fabric/Power BI security whitepaper consolidates the knobs and patterns admins need. The team discusses why it matters, what to skim first, and how it helps in “hard conversations” with IT.
Jun 5, 2024
Exploration creates ideas—but it can also derail delivery. The team talks about how to capture “parking lot” ideas, set boundaries, and turn the best spinoffs into real projects.