Power BI with Me

Power BI with Me Blog

  • The Change Management Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Change Management: What Is It? Change management is the structured approach organizations use to transition from their current state to a desired future state. It involves planning, implementing, and monitoring changes to ensure they are effective and sustainable. In the context of Power BI, change management focuses on guiding users through the adoption… Read more

  • The Data Activator Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Let’s dive into the world of Microsoft Fabric’s Data Activator (currently in preview) and its cool integration with Power BI. Imagine having a digital assistant that not only keeps an eye on your data but also takes action when something interesting pops up. That’s Data Activator for you! So, what is Data… Read more

  • The Power BI Copilot Readiness Edition

    By Audrey Gerred In this post, we’ll delve into the critical importance of semantic modeling in Power BI, especially now that the game-changing Copilot is on the scene. So, grab your favorite beverage, settle into your comfiest chair, and let’s explore why good modeling practices are imperative for your data-driven success. The Rise of Copilot… Read more

  • The Performance Tuning Tools Edition

    By Audrey Gerred As data enthusiasts, we all know that performance matters. Whether you’re building a Power BI report or working with Analysis Services Tabular models, optimizing performance is crucial. In this post, we’ll explore three powerful tools that can supercharge your performance tuning efforts: Performance Analyzer, DAX Studio, and the Best Practice Analyzer in… Read more

  • The Intro to Performance Tuning Edition

    By: Audrey Gerred Picture this: You’ve meticulously crafted a dazzling Power BI semantic model and reports, complete with automated refreshes, interactive visuals, slicers, and drill-through capabilities. You hit the publish button, and your masterpiece is now accessible to decision-makers across the organization. But wait! Why does it take ages to load? Why are slicers sluggish,… Read more

  • The Filter Pane vs Slicer Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Today, let’s dive into one of the essential tools that make Power BI reporting a breeze: the filter pane. Now, I know what you might be thinking, “But what about slicers?” Trust me, I used to be on Team Slicer too, over the years, I have gravitated to the filter pane and… Read more