James Bartlett 
We're going live on #TheDrillDown with Reid Havens of Analytic Endeavors in 20 minutes, folks! Come join us! https://lnkd.in/gg3qk3sj
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#MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI
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Default Disasters in Power BI Desktop
Hosts: James Bartlett & Ahmad Chamy
๐ ๏ธ Fix common settings that bloat files & break reports
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Today on #TheDrillDown, Ahmad will be giving a special presentation about the "secret sauce" which sets high-performing Microsoft Fabric and Power BI teams apart from the rest. Join us live at 2PM Central!
The Drill Down w Ahmad & James | Leading High-Performing Power BI Dev Teams | LinkedIn
๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก-๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ: ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ Many Power BI development teams get trapped in cycles of individual heroics, knowledge silos, and reactive firefighting. In this episode of The Drill Down with Ahmad & James we explore the organizational and cultural shifts that transform good BI teams into exceptional ones. Drawing from real-world experience and proven frameworks, they'll guide you through building cross-functional teams that scale, creating cultures where knowledge flows freely, and implementing continuous learning systems that keep your team ahead of the curve. If you're a BI leader struggling with bottlenecks or looking to maximize your BI team's output, this episode provides actionable frameworks for building high-performing Power BI development teams.
UPDATE: Hey everyone, there was a problem with the Restream-to-LinkedIn connector, and as we were attempting to restart the stream, the event on LinkedIn disappeared. We're not sure what caused this issue, but we are re-scheduling this event. Please stay tuned for the new date and time!
Today on #TheDrillDown, Ahmad and I are honored to be joined by a very special guest, @Jkerski! We'll be drilling down into the topic of integrating #DataOps tools and principles into your #MicrosoftFabric and #PowerBI workflows. Join us at 2PM Central time! https://lnkd.in/gbegXeAc
๐งโโ๏ธ One does not simply build reports on OLTP dataโฆ
This week on The Drill Down with Ahmad & James, our special guest
Kristyna Ferris will be presenting a session titled "The Fellowship of the Star Schema: Transforming OLTP Data for Power BI"
๐ ๏ธ This session is packed with:
- Clear distinctions between OLTP & OLAP
- Tips for building Power BI-ready models
- A sprinkle of Slowly Changing Dimension magic
๐กWhether youโre a data wizard ๐ง, business hobbit ๐งโโ๏ธ, or SQL ranger ๐น โ this is your quest.
๐๏ธ Join us LIVE on LinkedIn | Wednesday, July 2nd @ 2PM Central
https://lnkd.in/eWh4SsBb
#TheDrillDown #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #DataEngineering #DataTransformation #DataAnalytics #BusinessIntelligence #StarSchema #OLTP #KristynaFerris
We're going live on #TheDrillDown in 8 minutes! This week's episode is all about The #DataDojo: A #PowerBI #CommunityOfPractice. If you're interested in promoting data collaboration and #DataCulture within your organization, please join us!
The Drill Down with Ahmad & James | The Data Dojo | LinkedIn
Don't miss our upcoming episode of The Drill Down with Ahmad and James, where we reflect on the journey of The Data Dojo: A Power BI Community of Practice. James's detailed blog series (DataVolume.xyz) recounts the practical takeaways from building a Power BI Community of Practice โ from the early experiments in sharing tips and tricks to refining the group sessions based on what worked best. We'll talk about the lessons learned, the challenges tackled head-on, and how both the successes and the setbacks shaped the way The Data Dojo is run today. This candid conversation is for anyone curious about real-life data collaboration and the everyday efforts that lead to better utilization of Power BI within an organization.
The Drill Down with Ahmad and James is going live in 40 minutes!
Tune in this week for our discussion called "Copilot or Nopilot?" in which we will break down the pros and cons of using Copilot in Microsoft Fabric.
The Drill Down with Ahmad & James: Copilot or Nopilot | LinkedIn
Microsoft Fabricโs Copilot will be available for ALL F SKUs at the end of this month โ but before you get started, you need to know what youโre signing up for! On this weekโs episode of The Drill Down with Ahmad & James, we break down: โ What Fabric Copilot's expansion means for your organization โ Hidden admin settings you should know about โ Capacity consumption (and cost implications) โ Real-world use cases for developers AND end-users โ Critical privacy and security considerations
Wondering what you missed at FabCon? The Drill Down with Ahmad & James goes live today (Wednesday, April 9th) at 2PM Central, and we'll be covering all the highlights!
RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gZY4trbS
#FabCon #FabConVegas #FabCon2025 #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #TheDrillDown
James and I are covering some of the highlights from The Microsoft Fabricโฆ | Ahmad Chamy
James and I are covering some of the highlights from The Microsoft Fabric Community Conference that recently concluded in Las Vegas. We're going to be recapping some of the really exciting announcements for Power BI. Join us Wednesday April 9 at 12:00 PM PST as we Drill Down on Translytical Task Flows (Write-back functionality native in Power BI Desktop), Copilot coming to all Fabric SKUs, TMDL diff viewer, Org Apps for Pro Licenses, data point annotations, and so much more!!! Check it out: The Drill Down with Ahmad & James
I'm even more stoked for Friday this week than usual.
#TheDrillDown (myself and Ahmad Chamy) will be featured guests on the #AnalyticEndeavors livestream with Reid Havens and Steve Campbell, and we'll be serving up the spiciest of #HotTakes: "Yes, #PowerBI belongs with #MicrosoftFabric. Fight us about it."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21b6zfvMCh4
The livestream starts on Friday, March 28th at 11:30AM Central Time. Come join the chat, and let's get spicy! ๐ถ๏ธ
