May 31, 2024
The Separation of Data & Content – Ep. 324
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.
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May 29, 2024
The Impact of Task Flows – Ep. 323
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
Microsoft Build Fabric – Ep. 322
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
Building and BI Team – Ep. 321
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
Licenses, Models & User Groups – Ep. 320
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
Future of Data Visualization – Ep. 319
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
Role Shifts & Fabric – Ep. 318
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
Why Quick Wins Are So Important – Ep. 317
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, Hot New Feature – Ep. 316
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
Fabric Deployment Methods – Ep. 315
A practical look at Fabric deployment methods—how to structure workspaces, environments, permissions, and promotion paths so teams can ship reliably without creating chaos.
Apr 29, 2024
Tips+ Designer and Theme Generator Tutorial: Automatic Visual Objects with AI
Welcome to today’s tutorial where we’ll explore an exciting feature implemented to streamline your background creation process in Power BI. If you’ve...
Apr 26, 2024
The Importance of Semantic Link – Ep. 314
In this episode of Explicit Measures, we discuss the importance of semantic link.
Apr 24, 2024
The Value of Demos – Ep. 313
In this episode of Explicit Measures, we discuss the value of demos power bi tips.
Apr 19, 2024
Abnormal Data Documentation – Ep. 312
In this episode of Explicit Measures, we discuss abnormal data documentation.
Apr 17, 2024
Power Query Paginated & Folders – Ep. 311
In this episode of Explicit Measures (Ep. 311), the team covers Power BI news and the main discussion topic.
Apr 12, 2024
Does It Feel Like Too Much? – Ep. 310
In this episode of Explicit Measures (Ep. 310), the team covers Power BI news and the main discussion topic.
Apr 10, 2024
Fabric, AI & The Future of Consulting – Ep. 309
In this episode of Explicit Measures (Ep. 309), the team discusses Microsoft Fabric, AI, and what these changes mean for the future of consulting.
Apr 5, 2024
Fabric Conference 2024 – Ep. 308
In this episode of the Explicit Measures podcast, Mike discuss Fabric Conference 2024 - Ep.308 - Power BI tips.
Apr 3, 2024
Fabric Conference 2024 – Ep. 307
Mike recaps FabCon 2024 in Las Vegas—key announcements, why task flows matter, and what the conference revealed about the Fabric roadmap (AI, OneLake, governance).
Mar 29, 2024
Let's Talk Power BI Templates – Ep. 306
In this episode of the Explicit Measures podcast, Mike discuss Let's Talk Power BI Templates - Ep.306 - Power BI tips from the Real World.
Mar 27, 2024
Lakehouse or Data Warehouse – Ep. 305
In this episode of the Explicit Measures podcast, Mike and Tommy explore whether you should build on a Lakehouse or a Data Warehouse in Microsoft Fabric. They break down practical trade-offs and how to choose the right fit for your organization.
Mar 22, 2024
The Quality Problem – Ep. 304
Mike and Tommy dig into the quality problem in analytics work — why teams keep shipping brittle solutions and how to change the incentives. They lay out practical habits for raising the end-to-end quality bar, from requirements and modeling to testing and automation.
Mar 20, 2024
Sharing Strategies – Ep. 303
Mike and Tommy talk through practical sharing strategies in the Power BI / Fabric world — what to share, how to share it, and how to avoid turning collaboration into chaos.
Mar 15, 2024
Internal Design – Ep. 302
Mike and Tommy dig into internal design: how to build Power BI/Fabric solutions that are usable, maintainable, and aligned with how your organization actually works.