Who should see your business data and who shouldn’t? In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, hosts Brick and Landon break down the essentials of role-based security and data access control.

Learn how businesses can ensure the right people have access to the right data while keeping sensitive information secure.

We cover:
- The importance of defining roles & hierarchies
- How to structure access control in ERP, HR, and security systems
- Best practices for implementing role-based access in BI reporting
- Common pitfalls (like using Excel) and how to avoid them

Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or data security enthusiast, this discussion will help you optimize your organization’s data visibility without overcomplicating access control.

Enjoyed the discussion? Don’t forget to like and subscribe. What challenges have you faced with managing data access in your organization?

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In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, host Jon sits down with Lisa Weaver Lambert, author of The AI Value Playbook. Lisa shares her deep expertise in AI, offering practical advice for non-technical leaders on how to leverage AI effectively. From addressing common pitfalls to discussing actionable strategies, Lisa’s insights are a must-hear for anyone looking to implement AI in their organization.

Lisa’s book, The AI Value Playbook, is a practical guide for non-technical leaders looking to harness the power of AI.

You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1835461751?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3KZ301F8G04SBWMCJ3CA&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3KZ301F8G04SBWMCJ3CA&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_3KZ301F8G04SBWMCJ3CA&skipTwisterOG=1

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-weaver-lambert-9568912/

In this episode of The Dashboard Effect, Brick and Landon discuss the importance of truly understanding your data before diving into report building. Whether you’re an analytics engineer or using Power BI, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for making better decisions and creating impactful dashboards.

Key Moments:

[02:15] Why understanding your data source improves report outcomes.
[05:30] How Power BI simplifies data visualization and decision-making.
[08:45] Common pitfalls in analytics and how to avoid them.

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