Dashboard Design in Power BI
Key Takeaways:- Learn how to gather requirements and understand your audience for effective report building.
- Discover fundamental design principles to create clear, impactful Power BI reports.
- Explore strategies for monitoring report performance and maximizing organizational impact.
Description
Creating impactful Power BI reports requires more than technical know-how—it’s about understanding your audience, gathering the right requirements, and crafting visualizations that effectively communicate insights. Beyond aesthetics, successful report building involves monitoring usage, tailoring layouts, and applying design best practices to ensure your reports drive informed decision-making.
In this session, Shannon Lindsay, a Senior Program Manager for Fabric at Microsoft, and Stephanie Bruno, a Business Intelligence Architect at iLink Digital, will guide you through the essential steps of building effective Power BI reports. You’ll learn how to gather requirements, apply fundamental design principles, and monitor report performance to maximize impact. Whether you're new to Power BI or looking to refine your skills, this session will provide actionable strategies to create high-quality reports that resonate with your audience and deliver value to your organization.
Presenter Bio
Shannon loves helping people find their place in the data world. Her journey began with an introduction to Power Query in Excel, sparking a lasting passion for Microsoft BI tools. Now, whether collaborating with the Workout Wednesday team, participating in user groups, or connecting with others, Shannon focuses on making data feel less intimidating.
Shannon is dedicated to building a welcoming community where data professionals and newcomers alike can learn, grow, and connect—driven by empathy and a passion for bringing people together. Shannon writes about data at data-witches.com.
Stephanie is a business intelligence expert with over a decade of analytics experience. Stephanie’s magic lies in transforming data into clear, actionable insights that make a real difference. With extensive experience working alongside businesses, non-profits, and individuals, she conjures up solutions that blend cutting-edge Microsoft technologies with the practical realities of existing data landscapes. Her approach is rooted in a deep understanding of her clients’ needs and goals, crafting solutions that don’t just work—they go above and beyond.
Stephanie’s dedication to the data community and her expertise in Fabric and Power BI have earned her the prestigious Microsoft Data Platform MVP award. She shares her knowledge on her blog, through Power BI tools on GitHub, and by presenting at community events and Microsoft conferences. Known for her clear, approachable style, Stephanie’s superpower is teaching, learning, and building connections within the data community.