The Dashboard Effect

Brick Thompson, Jon Thompson, Caleb Ochs
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The Dashboard Effect Podcast

 NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER THURSDAY!!!Conversations on data analytics, business intelligence, and data driven practices for private equity and the mid-market. "The Dashboard Effect" is a podcast is hosted by us, Brick Thompson and Caleb Ochs, with insights on the crucial intersection of data analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven practices for the private equity portfolio companies and the mid-market sector. Our discussions cover real-world applications of data analytics, offering practical advice and insights to listeners. Topics might range from how to effectively set up and use business intelligence tools, to interpreting complex data for strategic decision-making. We are data nerds who know a lot about Power BI, Azure, Fabric, Generative AI and we can't wait to share it with you! Learn More: BlueMargin.com

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Simplifying Your Data Pipeline for Maximum Performance

    In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, hosts Brick and Caleb explore the essential steps to building efficient and reliable data pipelines. They discuss the critical factors in moving data from transactional systems to data lakes, highlight the importance of simplifying pipelines, and share practical strategies for handling pipeline failures, API connections, and ensuring scalability. Whether you're a data professional or a business leader looking to enhance your data processes, this episod...

    17 min

  2. AUG 29

    The Data Team Dilemma: Strategies for Surviving High Turnover

    In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, Brick and Caleb explore the pressing challenges of assembling and sustaining a robust data team in today’s volatile tech landscape. With tech turnover rates on the rise, developing strategies to attract and retain top talent is more critical than ever. They share insights on the importance of redundancy, effective documentation, and keeping solutions simple to ensure your data team stays strong. Join us to learn practical approaches to future-proofing ...

    9 min

  3. AUG 15

    The Strategic Edge of Outsourcing Your Data Platform

    In this episode of The Dashboard Effect Podcast, hosts Brick and Caleb dive into the often-overlooked advantages of outsourcing data platform management. They explore why mid-market companies should consider this option, discussing the challenges of in-house management, the importance of expertise in data integrity and security, and how outsourcing can free up your team to focus on core business analytics.Whether you're a growing company struggling with data management or an executive looking...

    13 min

  4. AUG 1

    Generative AI Analytics: Hype vs. Reality

    Welcome to The Dashboard Effect Podcast! In this episode, Brick and Caleb discuss the world of generative AI analytics, reflecting on the initial excitement and the current state of the technology. They share their insights and personal experiences, examining the progress made since the Microsoft Build Conference 2023 and evaluating whether generative AI tools are living up to their expectations. Visit our website https://BlueMargin.com for more insights and resources. Episode Highl...

    11 min

  5. JUL 18

    Handling Multiple Currencies in Power BI

    In this episode of The Dashboard Effect Podcast, we tackle the complex world of multi-currency reporting in Power BI. Whether you're a BI professional or a business analyst dealing with international data, this episode is packed with valuable insights to enhance your reporting capabilities.Brick and Caleb dive deep into:Effective strategies for displaying different currency symbolsThe power of dynamic formatting in Power BIAn innovative approach using a "concatenated fact table"Best practices...

    9 min

  6. JUL 3

    Modern Reporting with Power BI: Moving Beyond Email Reports

    In this episode of The Dashboard Effect Podcast, hosts Brick Thompson and Caleb Ochs discuss the pros and cons of emailing reports in business intelligence. They explore why the common practice of sending daily Excel sheets or PDFs is limiting and outdated, and offer better alternatives using modern BI tools like Power BI.We cover in this episode...- The limitations of static, emailed reports- Power BI's subscription feature as an improvement- The importance of live, interactive data- Alterna...

    9 min

  7. JUN 20

    The Pitfalls of Augmenting Transactional Data with Excel for Reporting

    In the latest episode of The Dashboard Effect Podcast, Brick and Caleb discuss a common challenge businesses face when trying to extend their data for reporting purposes using Excel files to categorize or group data in ways not supported by the original system.While this approach may seem simple and straightforward, it can lead to several problems down the road, such as:Difficulty matching numbers between the transactional system and the reporting tool (e.g., Power BI)Inconsistencies in categ...

    9 min

  8. JUN 6

    Mastering Delta Loads: Caleb's Best Practices, Tips, and Workarounds

    Brick and Caleb get technical this week with a special focus on delta loading. They break down the concept of delta loading and highlight its benefits over traditional full loading techniques in terms of speed and resource efficiency. Caleb covers the typical obstacles faced when implementing delta loading, including issues with legacy systems and API limitations. He also shares strategies for effective delta loading, with practical tips and workarounds that you can apply directly to your ope...

    9 min
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 NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER THURSDAY!!!Conversations on data analytics, business intelligence, and data driven practices for private equity and the mid-market. "The Dashboard Effect" is a podcast is hosted by us, Brick Thompson and Caleb Ochs, with insights on the crucial intersection of data analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven practices for the private equity portfolio companies and the mid-market sector. Our discussions cover real-world applications of data analytics, offering practical advice and insights to listeners. Topics might range from how to effectively set up and use business intelligence tools, to interpreting complex data for strategic decision-making. We are data nerds who know a lot about Power BI, Azure, Fabric, Generative AI and we can't wait to share it with you! Learn More: BlueMargin.com

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  • Creator
    Brick Thompson, Jon Thompson, Caleb Ochs
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Dashboard Effect
  • Show Website
    The Dashboard Effect

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