Power BI adoption is a crucial step in your data analytics journey. It enables you to visualize, analyze and share insights from your data. You can use Power BI to get a better understanding of your business operations and make informed decisions faster.
The first step in the Power BI implementation process is defining your business requirements, objectives and scope. The team must agree on the key performance indicators (KPIs) that will be used to measure the success of the project. Once you get a clear vision of the value Power BI brings to the organization, it’ll be easier to get the buy-in of executives and stakeholders.
Once you have defined the objectives for the project, it is time to determine what input will be used in Power BI reports. For example, you can start your Power BI journey to unify cloud and on-premise data (ERP/CRM/TMS/WMS) and sync it with your business applications. Overall, this suite is applicable to almost every data source.
Securing a solid implementation team is another enabler of Power BI adoption. Therefore, you should identify a partner or vendor who can guide you in the Power BI journey. Choosing a vendor early on in the process will allow you more time to work with them on developing a roadmap that meets your needs and budget constraints.
The right vendor assesses your data maturity level and suggests the processes, tools, and architecture to address your needs. The final step in the PowerBI implementation process is developing an implementation plan roadmap based on your project scope and timeline.