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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.
May 31, 2024
A practical pattern: separating semantic models from report content so many creators can build thin reports securely. The team walks through roles, RLS, and workspace strategies.
May 29, 2024
Task Flows provide a visual way to map end-to-end Fabric work in a workspace. The team discusses why it’s a game-changer for documentation and navigation—and what’s still missing in preview.
May 24, 2024
Mike reports from Microsoft Build with a rundown of what stood out—Copilot in more experiences, DAX Query View, and Fabric updates like task flows and real-time analytics.
May 22, 2024
What does a modern BI/Fabric team look like? The team talks roles, first hires, and how to bridge data engineering, modeling, and reporting so adoption actually happens.
May 17, 2024
A wide-ranging episode: Semantic Link gotchas, licensing for public portfolios, and practical modeling advice—plus why user groups and consistent routines help people keep learning.
May 15, 2024
The team explores the future of data visualization—where AI, natural language, and better storytelling fit, and why fundamentals like modeling, performance, and accessibility still matter.
May 10, 2024
Fabric is shifting roles across BI teams. The discussion covers how report developers, modelers, and data engineers are converging—and what skills and processes help teams adapt.
May 8, 2024
Quick wins create momentum in BI projects. The team discusses how to pick the right wins, build trust, and avoid trading short-term speed for long-term maintainability.
May 3, 2024
Metrics Hub is a new way to centralize and discover KPIs in Power BI. The team breaks down metric definitions, ownership, governance, and how to avoid metric sprawl.
May 1, 2024
A practical look at Fabric deployment methods—how to structure workspaces, environments, permissions, and promotion paths so teams can ship reliably without creating chaos.