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Oct 25, 2024

Kill It or Complete It? – Ep. 366

Explicit Measures Podcast Episode 366.

Oct 23, 2024

Dynamics Data & Fabric – Ep. 365

In Episode 365 of Explicit Measures, Mike and Tommy dig into the realities of bringing Dynamics/Dataverse data into Microsoft Fabric and what to watch out for in real implementations. They also cover Fabric news and how these platform choices affect teams building reliable analytics at scale.

Oct 18, 2024

Domains, Tags, & Workspaces – Ep. 364

In Episode 364, the crew digs into Domains, Tags, and Workspaces and how they impact organization and governance in Fabric and Power BI.

Oct 16, 2024

Advanced Visuals in Power BI – Ep. 363

In Episode 363, the crew talks through building more advanced visuals in Power BI and where custom visuals fit into real-world reporting.

Oct 11, 2024

Let’s Talk Default Semantic Model – Ep. 362

In this episode, the team digs into the Default Semantic Model—what it is, why it matters, and how to use it in real-world Power BI projects.

Oct 9, 2024

Gen 1 vs. Gen2 Dataflows – Ep. 361

Mike and Tommy compare Gen 1 vs Gen 2 dataflows, why the Gen 2 experience still falls short in key areas, and when Gen 1 remains the practical choice for Power BI and Fabric teams. They also call out what improvements would make Gen 2 a true replacement.

Oct 4, 2024

Myths, Magic & CoPilot – Ep. 360

Mike and Tommy dig into the myths and magic around Copilot and what it really means for Power BI users. They share practical guidance on where AI helps today and where you still need strong fundamentals.

Oct 2, 2024

CLM Part 7 - Retire & Archive content – Ep. 359

In this episode, Mike and Tommy wrap up part 7 of their CLM series by focusing on how (and when) to retire and archive Power BI content. You’ll hear practical guidance for avoiding content sprawl while still keeping history, context, and compliance in mind.

Sep 27, 2024

Crafting PBI Workspace Policies – Ep. 358

In this episode, Mike and Tommy dig into how to design practical Power BI workspace policies that keep your tenant organized without crushing productivity. You’ll learn how to think about personas, guardrails, and enforcement so your governance model actually sticks.

Sep 25, 2024

Adopting Fabric In Your Org – Ep. 357

In this episode, Mike and Tommy are joined by Seth Bauer to break down three common Microsoft Fabric adoption scenarios—when leadership wants it now, when decision-makers are on the fence, and when the org is starting from scratch. You’ll leave with a practical way to frame the conversation, identify the right “Avengers team,” and define what success looks like in the first 30–90 days.

Sep 20, 2024

Your First 3 Months at a New Job – Ep. 356

In this episode, Mike and Tommy talk through what matters most in your first 90 days at a new job—from building relationships and learning the business to picking early wins that create momentum. You’ll walk away with a practical checklist for setting expectations, avoiding common traps, and proving value fast without burning trust.

Sep 18, 2024

CLM Part 6 - Support & Monitor Content – Ep. 355

In this episode, Mike and Tommy continue their Content Lifecycle Management series by focusing on how to support and monitor your Power BI content at scale. You'll learn practical guidance for operationalizing your environment so your reports stay reliable, governed, and easy to improve over time.

Sep 13, 2024

Mailbag! PBI Self Service - Not Catching On? – Ep. 354

In this mailbag episode, Mike and Tommy dig into why Power BI self-service adoption can stall and what leaders can do to make it stick. They cover practical governance, enablement, and culture shifts that turn ‘build-it-yourself’ into a repeatable analytics habit.

Sep 11, 2024

Power BI Premium is Dead – Ep. 353

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Sep 6, 2024

Deployment Pipelines for Business Teams – Ep. 352

Deployment pipelines are getting a UI overhaul, and it changes how teams compare, deploy, and manage artifacts across stages. In this episode, Mike and Tommy talk through what the new experience means for business teams who want repeatable releases without turning CI/CD into a science project.

Sep 4, 2024

CLM Part 5 - Deploy Content – Ep. 351

Content lifecycle management only works if teams can reliably move Power BI artifacts from development to production without breaking what users rely on. In this episode, Mike and Tommy walk through CLM Part 5—deploying content—and talk about the maturity, process, and tooling decisions that make deployments repeatable.

Aug 30, 2024

Getting Your Dream Job – Ep. 350

Landing the right role in analytics isn’t just luck—it's a mix of clarity, positioning, and doing the unglamorous work consistently. In this episode, Mike, Tommy, and Seth talk through practical tactics for getting hired, standing out in interviews, and building a path to the job you actually want.

Aug 28, 2024

Naming Items and Teaching Others – Ep. 349

Clear naming conventions aren’t just about aesthetics — they reduce cognitive load, make models easier to maintain, and help your team move faster. In this episode, Mike, Tommy, and Seth talk through practical approaches to naming and the habits that make knowledge transfer stick.

Aug 23, 2024

CLM Part 4: Validate – Ep. 348

Validation is where content lifecycle management turns from a plan into a repeatable, trustworthy process. In this episode, Mike, Tommy, and Seth walk through what to validate, who should validate it, and how to make validation part of your release rhythm.

Aug 21, 2024

How Do You Use Microsoft Fabric Domains? – Ep. 347

Domains in Microsoft Fabric help you organize content, standardize ownership, and make discovery easier — but they also add a new layer to how teams think about governance. In this episode, Mike, Tommy, and Seth talk through when domains help, what to watch out for, and how to roll them out without creating chaos.

Sharing Reports with Free-License Users – Ep. 346

Aug 16, 2024