Turning Expansion Engines into Metrics
When companies separate the engines (and measure them appropriately!) NRR stops being a flattering mirror. It becomes a diagnostic tool, meaning executives finally see the underlying patterns shaping long-term sustainability.
From Chaos to Clarity: Sustaining the Culture of Data Freedom
Rules are static. Culture is alive. In this final instalment of the series, we focus on the cultural layer that ensures long-term success of self-service BI.
Governing the Commons: Feedback, Incentives, and Light Touch Control
is about designing the environment so that the easiest way to work is also the most responsible.
The BI Commons: Lessons from Systems Thinking
We aim to preserve the creativity and speed of self-service BI, while avoiding the chaos that comes from having no rules at all.
Freedom, Chaos, and the Need for Governance
Absolute freedom (in society or BI) sounds noble but rarely works without governance. Data democratisation is no exception.
Copilot-Focused Model Enhancements
Using AI Schema & Verified Answers to get the most out of your Model.
The Magic of Tabular Editor
Tabular Editor doesn’t just let you tweak the model more efficiently, it actively improves your working life.
Do You Really Need a Semantic Layer? It Depends, But Probably Yes
In Power BI, which I work with extensively, the semantic model isn’t optional, it’s built in.
Plato, Democracy, and the Data Delusion
Plato distrusted democracy because he believed it gave people the illusion of wisdom. I’ve seen dashboards do the same thing.