Nov 27, 2024
Mailbag! More Datamarts – Ep. 375
Mike, Tommy, and Seth dig into listener questions - focusing on datamarts, citizen developer workflows, and how teams should think about tooling and access constraints.
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Nov 22, 2024
The Power of a Good Agenda – Ep. 374
Mike, Tommy, and Seth discuss why a clear meeting agenda matters, how it improves alignment and follow-through, and practical ways to run better recurring meetings.
Nov 20, 2024
Should Fabric Domains Have Leaders? – Ep. 373
Mike, Tommy, and Seth discuss whether Microsoft Fabric domains should have dedicated leaders, how ownership impacts governance and adoption, and practical ways to roll domains out successfully.
Nov 15, 2024
November Updates and the Price is Right – Ep. 372
Mike, Tommy, and Seth break down the November 2024 Power BI updates and discuss the latest Power BI pricing changes—plus what to watch for next.
Nov 13, 2024
Is an Effective Team Crucial for Success? – Ep. 371
Mike, Tommy, and Seth discuss why building an effective team matters for long-term success—and share practical ways to set roles, expectations, and collaboration rhythms that work.
Nov 8, 2024
OneLake for Fast Adoption – Ep. 370
Mike, Tommy, and Seth explore how OneLake can accelerate adoption in Microsoft Fabric—covering practical ways to simplify data access, reduce duplication, and get teams moving faster.
Nov 6, 2024
Mass-format reports in Power BI – Ep. 369
Mike, Tommy, and Seth discuss Mass-format reports in Power BI—with practical tips you can apply right away in Power BI.
Nov 1, 2024
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced – Ep. 368
Mike, Tommy, and Seth discuss Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced - Ep.368 - Power BI tips—with practical tips you can apply right away in Power BI.
Oct 30, 2024
Medallion Architecture in Fabric – Ep. 367
Mike and the team discuss Medallion Architecture in Fabric - Ep.367 - Power BI tips—with practical tips you can apply right away in Power BI.
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.