Explicit Measures Podcast
Episodes
33: What Makes a Good Power BI Executive Sponsor?
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another bout with the Power BI Adoption Roadmap, this time focusing on the need for and importance of Executive Sponsorship & Support. What entail...
32: Do You Have To Join A User Group To Be A Better Power BI Pro?
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Note: Many of the guys have been working to still get episodes out despite vacation plans, we apologize for the spotty audio in some segments. We pre-...
31: What is the Role of Tables & Matrix's in Power BI?
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Note: Many of the guys have been working to still get episodes out despite vacation plans, we apologize for the spotty audio in some segments. We pre-...
30: Building a Data Culture in Power BI
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are diving back into the Power BI Adoption Roadmap with what and why of Data Culture. How do you even define it , and how do you identify it? Join ...
29: To Degree Or Not To Degree? Do You Need a Degree for Power BI?
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys cover somewhat of a contentious topic in the Power BI community and for professionals throughout the industry: How essential is a college deg...
28: Adoption & Maturity Levels in Power BI
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are using the amazing resource by Melissa Coates on the Power BI Adoption Roadmap (referenced here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi...
27: What Do you Look For On a Power BI Pro's CV / Resume When Hiring?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys focus on a topic that is widely discussed but seldom agreed upon - The Power BI Pro's Resume. What is impactful, what is important, and what ...
26: Experimenting in Power BI - Ways To Play & Not Break
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you try new things in Power BI? What approaches or methods do you have? The guys focus today on their own experience on how they have use...
25: Discussing Your Power BI Work / Life Balance
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are back discussing a little more heartfelt topic: How do you manage or balance work and life in the Power BI World? We all love what we do -...
24: Charticulator in Power BI: Is It Worth It?
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Microsoft's Research Lab, a newly released custom visual in Power BI is the amazing visual named Charticulator. It gives you nearly infinite desi...
23: Explaining an Impactful Power BI Center of Excellence
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In case you missed it, Microsoft released an amazing new resource named the Power BI Adoption Roadmap - an in-depth and all-encompassing resource to b...
22: How Did You Learn DAX in Power BI?
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The journey of learning DAX for a Power BI Pro is quite a unique one. On one hand, the formulas seem straightforward enough, like Excel. On the other,...
21: Our Power BI Dev Studio: What Is Our Power BI Toolbelt?
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Any Power BI Pro knows they need more than just skills - they need some tools up their sleeve. The guys are talking about what makes up what they call...
20: What is Your Power BI Virtuous Waste?
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast has covered tools, process, and workflows in previous episodes, but not like this episode. Taking the idea of "Virtuous Waste", which is e...
19: What Are The Best Ways to Share Power BI Content?
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's getting hot in July and the guys are back, expanding on a topic they discussed in May about the best ways to share content in Power BI. They have...
18: What Does a Power BI Pro Look Like in The Future
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are a little late getting out (live stream occurred on Thursday, Tommy is on vacation and could not get it published) but we are finishing up...
17: If I Was James Phillips For a Year
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are back before the summer kicks off, and it is time to think about the future. James Phillips, who runs Microsoft's Power Platform, has an a...
16: The Best and Worst of Self Service in Power BI
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it: Self-Service in Power B is a hot topic. The Explicit Measures Podcast dives into what makes up a solid Self-Service process, and why ar...
15: What It Means To Be A Microsoft MVP for Power BI
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Explicit Measures Podcast dives into what it means to be a Microsoft MVP and their own journeys becoming one. If you have ever considered wan...
14: Power BI Custom Visuals - Use Them or Lose Them: How Important Are They?
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Seth, and Tommy go head-on with the state of Custom Visuals in Power BI. Power BI Custom Visuals have been available since October 2015, with Mi...
13: Staying Atop Power BI News & Features
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The guys share some of their favorite ways and tools that help them updated on anything happening in the Power BI world. Understanding how quickly the...
12: Power BI Processes: What Is your Process, and Why Is It Important?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Explicit Measures gang is back with a fun one! We all deal with report building, managing content, and managing users. If you don't have a process...
11: Dataflows and You: What Role Do Power BI Dataflows Play, Or What Role Should They?
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Explicit Measures Podcast is back for their 11th show, and it heats up talking about the role of Dataflows at organizations. If you have never use...
10: All Hype, No Users: What Can We Do About a Power BI Report Lacking Engagement?
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Explicit Measures Podcast is back and made it to ten episodes! Mike, Seth, and Tommy finish the up the week discussing common situations Power BI ...
09: Q&A, Anomalies, & Advanced Insights in Power BI: Is Anyone Using Them?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Seth, and Tommy are back after the Memorial Day Weekend diving into Advanced Analytics features that are available in Power BI, yet none of the ...
08: Breakthrough Moments Becoming a Power BI Pro
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Seth, and Tommy share pivotal milestones in their Power BI Journey that shaped their careers and the way they approach Power BI as a skillset. C...
07: The Importance of Page Layouts in Power BI
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike, Seth, and Tommy are back at it talking about how important the layout in a Power BI Report page is. From the alignment and the location of a Tit...
06: Things I Wish My Younger Self Knew About Power BI
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy reminiscence about where we were and w...
05: Developing KPIs For Your Power BI Team
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy go deep into what should a Power BI us...
04: Sharing In Power BI - Are You Doing It Wrong?
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy focus on Tommy's conversion to becomin...
03: Data Application and Bookmarks
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy ask when Bookmarks and Buttons are req...
02: Everything is a Game Changer - Power BI Goals
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Mike, Seth, and Tommy review some of the major updates from ...
01: Introductions & Cloud Modeling
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Explicit Measures Podcast where we talk about all things Power BI related. Episode 001 - the beginning Meet the hosts and the origin of...