Information HandymanCapturing, analysing, and sharing insights on data helps us make better decisions.
I’ve long been an advocate of effective reporting for this purpose. From getting my Master’s research and data analysis published in 2003 to developing a suite of Power BI reports in 2016, I continue to share my learnings in the articles below…
Discover three practical methods to update SharePoint metadata without changing the critical Modified/Modified By columns. Learn the simple folder-moving technique requiring no coding, plus Power Automate and CSOM approaches for more complex scenarios. Perfect for SharePoint admins managing document integrity during bulk updates
Following the release of the Power BI Search Box visual in September, here is a working example to showcase a possible ‘search engine’ use case:
Unlock the full potential of your Power BI reports with our latest feature – the Search Box. This intuitive visual allows users to filter reports effortlessly by entering any terms they define. Whether it’s a simple keyword search or a precise phrase search, the Search Box has you covered.
Streamline your Power BI report sharing with our step-by-step publishing guide. Learn to navigate workspaces, utilize premium capacities, and embed reports in SharePoint. Uncover advanced techniques for URL customization and dynamic filtering.
Boost efficiency and bring back the joy of working in Power BI with this comprehensive guide to optimizing query performance. From connection tweaks to advanced techniques, we cover essential strategies to dramatically speed up your data refreshes.
Struggling with incorrect data in Power BI reports? This article offers a clear, step-by-step workflow to identify and resolve issues like missing values, duplicate columns, and mismatched relationships. Learn how to ensure your reports are accurate and reliable. Don’t miss the handy cheat sheet included!
This article is a must-read for anyone using SharePoint lists to manage tasks and actions. It guides you through transforming your raw data into insightful visualisations that can help you track team performance, identify resource bottlenecks, and stay on schedule.
Want to build trustworthy Power BI reports? This article emphasizes the importance of branding, storytelling, standardizing footers, thorough documentation, clear commenting, and validating metrics. These practices ensure reports are accurate, auditable, and resilient, fostering confidence and trust among stakeholders.
This article explains how to set up a workflow in Power Automate to send task reminders from a SharePoint list to team members. It includes detailed steps for creating and customizing a flow that schedules reminders, generates an HTML table of tasks, and sends personalized emails, ensuring project tasks are managed effectively.
When Microsoft’s Planner is insufficient and Project is too complex, this post outlines how to use SharePoint lists for task management. SharePoint offers flexibility with custom fields, quick setup, and integration with the Power Platform. The guide details creating task lists, assigning responsibilities, and improving task views, providing a middle ground between Planner and Project.
This post explains key methods for displaying changes over time in Power BI. It covers transforming date formats in Power Query, creating a date table, converting UNIX timestamps, and using visualizations like line graphs, column graphs, area charts, Gantt charts, and histograms. The post also provides steps for accurate running totals and highlights both DAX and simpler solutions.
As we delve inexorably into the inevitable world of AI we’re finding it has the potential to revolutionize our lives in countless ways, from automating tasks to pioneering scientific breakthroughs. With this power comes a great responsibility to ensure AI is developed and used ethically. In this blog post, we’ll explore the basics of AI, […]