Enabling enterprise self-service BI in Fabric starts with decentralizing the data estate, giving business units access to high-quality, easily accessible data products. Establishing a Center of Excellence and fostering a Community of Practice ensures teams have the right skills to succeed. By carefully architecting Fabric Domains and Workspaces, organizations can balance data distribution with strong security measures. We’ll explore strategies for responsible data consumption, such as using semantic models, reports, and apps to meet diverse user needs, while also addressing the financial implications, particularly licensing costs, to support self-service BI.

• Data Mesh principles and how they enable scalable self-service BI with Fabric Domains.
• Establishing a Community of Practice for continuous learning and collaboration in BI development.
• How to balance decentralization of BI with centralized governance to maintain security. Architecting & Managing Workspaces in accordance with these principles.
• Streamlining user experience for data consumers with the right BI consumption strategies - Shared Semantic Models, Reports, Apps
• Financial Considerations for Implementing Self-Service BI and impact on Licensing
• Overcoming challenges in data sharing and fostering a culture of cross-departmental collaboration.