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Dec 27, 2024
Mike, Tommy, and Seth break down the new Org Apps experience in Power BI and how it changes the way you package and ship content to your organization. They cover practical setup patterns, governance considerations, and what to watch for as the feature continues to evolve.
Dec 25, 2024
Mike, Tommy, and Seth dig into the new Organizational Apps (Org Apps) experience in Microsoft Fabric and how it changes the way teams package and distribute content. They break down what’s different from classic workspace apps, where the feature helps, and the preview limitations you need to understand before rolling it out broadly.
Dec 20, 2024
The crew digs into OneLake data cataloging and governance: what it enables, where the current gaps are, and what to watch for as Fabric’s governance story evolves.
Dec 18, 2024
Mike, Tommy, and Seth talk about the rise of the notebook engineer in Fabric: why notebooks are becoming the default interface for data work, and what good notebook practices look like in real teams.
Dec 13, 2024
Mike, Tommy, and Seth talk through report commenting in Power BI: when it helps, how teams can use it effectively, and the gotchas to watch for in real collaboration workflows.
Dec 11, 2024
Mike, Tommy, and Seth unpack how much ‘knowing data’ matters versus knowing *the* data in your organization, and what that means for your career in analytics. They also dig into practical ways to add narrative context to KPI snapshots—without losing the thread over time.
Dec 6, 2024
Mike, Tommy, and Seth break down filter context in DAX—what it is, how it’s created, and why it’s the root of so many ‘my measure is wrong’ moments. They walk through practical mental models for reading a visual’s filters and using CALCULATE intentionally, so you can predict results instead of trial-and-error debugging.
Dec 4, 2024
Mike, Tommy, and Seth break down what’s new (and what’s changing) in Power BI’s core visuals, plus what those updates mean for report builders. They also share practical guidance for when to lean on built-in visuals versus custom visuals as the platform evolves.
Nov 29, 2024
Mike and Tommy debate whether Power BI Desktop should be treated like a true development tool or more like a report authoring environment. They break down what “developer workflow” actually means for Power BI teams—source control, testing, deployment, and repeatability.
Nov 27, 2024
Mike, Tommy, and Seth dig into listener questions - focusing on datamarts, citizen developer workflows, and how teams should think about tooling and access constraints.
Nov 22, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Explicit Measures Podcast Episode 366.
Oct 23, 2024
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
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
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
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
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.