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The Sunk Cost Fallacy – Killing A Project That Should Have Died
The Sunk Cost Fallacy is used to describe throwing good resources after bad. It’s when you’ve invested time and resources into doing something, and continue to invest in the project even when you know it is likely to fail. As…
The IKEA Effect – Psychological Ownership at Work
If you have ever built something yourself, then you’ll know how good it feels. That’s the IKEA effect. It’s something that all managers should be aware of because it can make a significant difference to employee motivation. What Is The…
Defeating The Dunning-Kruger Effect
They say confidence is essential for success in business; or in any part of life. However, there is such a thing as overconfidence. The Dunning-Kruger effect is a reflection of overconfidence and the damage it can do in the workplace.…
Power BI’s Enhanced Report Format (PBIR)
What if Power BI was more collaborative? Imagine being able to track every change made to a project in Git and deploy reports seamlessly through Fabric pipelines. Think about what would be possible if you could collaborate on Power BI…
Power BI’s FILTER Function: A Complete Guide with Examples
If you’ve ever tried to build a measure that needed more filtering power than a basic slicer, you’ve probably hit a wall. That’s where DAX’s FILTER function comes in. While visual filters and slicers work great for basic scenarios: FILTER…
How to Create a Button Slicer in Power BI
Ever felt that standard slicers make your reports look cluttered or confuse non-technical users? Button slicers offer an elegant solution, transforming filtering into intuitive, clickable navigation. Instead of dropdown menus or checkbox lists, button slicers use custom buttons to filter…
How to Troubleshoot and Fix Slow Power BI Reports
Slow Power BI reports waste time and frustrate users. The slowdown often comes from hidden issues in the data model, DAX, visuals, or refresh settings. This guide shows you how to find the cause, fix it, and keep reports running…
Mastering the Hybrid Model in Power BI: Designing for Speed and Freshness
Imagine delivering a Power BI dashboard that loads in seconds, stays up-to-date throughout the day, and handles billions of rows without breaking a sweat. That’s what a Hybrid Model – sometimes called a composite model – can help you achieve.…
Dynamic Power BI Dashboards with Bookmarks and Buttons
What if your Power BI dashboard could adapt to each user – showing exactly the view they need, right when they need it? With bookmarks and buttons, you can transform a static report into an interactive experience. Users can switch…
7 Ways To Motivate Yourself As A Manager
A good manager always makes sure they are understood. It’s not always easy, and it can be frustrating when, despite your best efforts, your team doesn’t perform as intended. The issue doesn’t always lie with your team. Sometimes, your own…
Using Custom Fonts In Power BI
Want your Power BI reports to look more polished and on-brand? Fonts play a big role in how your reports are perceived – impacting clarity, trust, and style. But Power BI doesn’t let you upload custom fonts directly. So, what…
The Day-Level Slicer In Power BI
What if you could zoom in on your data one day at a time? Whether you’re tracking daily sales, monitoring customer behaviour, or managing service operations: Day-level slicers in Power BI give you the precision your reports need. Power BI…
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