The Clearly Podcast
Join us every Monday as we discuss all aspects on Data together with Analytics and cover comparisons in the market, considerations and deployment guidance. Clearly are leaders in Data and Analytics, a Microsoft Gold Partner and formed to help organisations with their data challenges. To find out more about our services and the help we can offer, contact us at one of the websites below: North America: https://clearlysolutions.net/ UK and Europe: https://www.clearlycloudy.co.uk/
Episodes
89 episodes
So You Wanna be a BI Consultant? (2024 Edition)
Welcome to the Clearly Podcast. The podcast is taking a break for a few weeks due to another project, and upon return, there will be exciting news. Today's discussion revisits what it takes to be a Power BI consultant, focusing on the necessary...
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38:48
The 2024 IT Consulting Job Market
The podcast discusses the current state of the IT consulting job market, particularly focusing on skills and opportunities in 2024. The conversation highlights the end of the post-COVID job market boom, noting that recruitment has slowed, with ...
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39:25
Azure vs Fabric
Welcome to the Clearly Podcast. After some light-hearted banter about annual leave and running shoes, the discussion shifts to the main topic: Azure vs. Fabric.The conversation covers the components of Azure and Fabric, focusing on Power...
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36:25
Power Apps and Power Pages- Demystifying the Options
Welcome to the Clearly Podcast, where today's discussion focuses on Power Apps, particularly canvas apps, model-driven apps, and Power Pages, and how to choose the right one.Power Pages are ideal for external, infrequent users due to the...
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Season 5
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40:27
Data Quality Dashboards - aka The Snitch Report
In this episode of the Clearly Podcast, the hosts discuss data quality dashboards. These dashboards monitor data entry to flag errors and ensure data accuracy, especially in systems with significant human input. Key points include:<...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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28:49
Dealing With a Mess of Data Systems and Products
Hosts: Andy Clark, Tom GoughGuest: Greg Bounds Topic: Dealing With a Mess of Data Systems and ProductsKey Points:1. Introduction:· Andy and Tom introduce Greg Bounds, who works as a da...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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39:38
Working Outside the Microsoft Stack
This week, Andy, Tom, and Shailan, discuss the challenges and considerations of working with technologies outside the Microsoft stack from a consulting perspective.Key Points:Encountering Non-Microsoft Technologies:·...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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28:31
Choosing a Cloud Provider
In this episode of the Clearly Podcast, the hosts discuss how to choose a cloud provider. They emphasize starting with the big three providers: Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform, as these offer comprehensive services, long-term stability, a...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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33:14
Getting Off the Excel Mindset
Welcome to the Clearly Podcast. This episode kicks off the new season with a discussion on transitioning organizations away from the Excel mindset. Excel is widely used for storing and managing data, but it’s not a structured tool and can lead ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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48:22
The Democratisation of Data - A Revolution in Analytics, or Marketing BS?
In this episode of the Clearly Podcast, we discuss the concept of democratizing data within organizations. The key points covered in the conversation include:Definition and Critique: The term "democratization of data" refers to ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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29:56
Is There Really Any Such Thing As A Citizen Developer?
The podcast discusses the concept of citizen developers and whether they truly exist. Helen Wall, a guest from Houston, joins the conversation. The term "citizen developer" suggests that individuals without formal development training can creat...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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36:16
What is the (Share)Point of Document Management?
AKA: SharePoint - What is it good for?The podcast discusses SharePoint and its evolution over the years. Initially marketed for various business needs like website building, analytics, and workflow management, SharePoint's current prima...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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29:01
How to Manage Your Consultants
This episode of the Clearly Podcast features a discussion on how clients can effectively manage their IT consultants. Key points include:Finding the Right Consultant:Clearly define your needs, including the level of e...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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51:40
Datalake vs Dataverse vs SQL - Which one is best?
🚀 Navigating the World of Databases 🚀In the ever-evolving terrain of data management, making informed choices about the right database technology can significantly impact your business operations and strategy. From SQL and Dataverse to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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37:37
Digital Transformation on the Power Platform
Utilizing Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 for Digital TransformationIntroduction:The discussion focuses on Power Platform, digital transformation, and the use of Excel as a business app. The goal is to explore re...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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45:39
Power Platform: Is Excel Now Dead?
The podcast discusses whether Power Platform means Excel is obsolete. The conversation highlights that while Excel is frequently used for data storage, quick calculations, project plans, and Gantt charts, it often creates issues due to its lack...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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41:20
New Year, New Me: Our Data New Year's Resolutions
The podcast discusses New Year's resolutions for data management. One resolution is to improve documentation. Despite being tedious, documentation is crucial because it prevents future issues when changes are needed, especially if the original ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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35:33
The Clearly Podcast Christmas Special
Welcome to the Clearly Podcast Christmas Day special! This will be a short episode because we all have holiday festivities to attend.The hosts discuss their ideal "data presents" for Christmas. Shailan would like a data migration and cle...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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10:52
What is a Lakehouse Anyway?
The podcast discusses the concept of lake houses in data architecture. A lake house integrates a data warehouse with a data lake, providing a more efficient and versatile means of storing and querying data. It follows a Medallion architecture w...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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24:13
Migrating Your SQL Server to the Cloud
In this podcast, the consultants discuss the topic of migrating SQL Server to the cloud. They highlight the benefits of cloud migration, such as cost savings and technological advancements, and note that cloud skills are becoming essential in t...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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34:55
Is Your Data Lake Turning to a Data Swamp?
The podcast discusses the issue of data lakes turning into data swamps due to the uncontrolled dumping of data. While storage is cheap, this can lead to a mess with duplicate and poor-quality data that’s hard to use. Organizations must implemen...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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31:03
Fabric Has Gone GA
The podcast discusses Fabric’s recent move to General Availability (GA) following its announcement at Microsoft Ignite. GA status means Fabric is now a fully released product, ensuring stability and predictability for production use.The ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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29:27
Top 10 Consulting Mistakes
Avoid Controversial Topics:Steer clear of discussing politics, religion, finance, and sports to prevent conflicts with customers.Set Boundaries:Maintain professional relationships with clien...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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44:39
Client Resourcing on Projects
Today's discussion focused on how customers should resource projects with their own people. Often, projects are under-resourced with the expectation that consultants will do all the work, which is not effective for long-term success. Clear comm...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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34:32
Requirements Gathering - Is Agile Dead?
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the complexities of client requirements gathering. They emphasize that understanding and gathering requirements isn't as straightforward as it seems and requires clear communication and documentation. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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43:58