As Salad and Go celebrated their 10th anniversary, they had completed a period of growth that nearly quadrupled the brand's size in less than three years and now faced the exciting challenge of continuing that pace of growth into the future. However, their existing BI tool and data platform struggled to keep pace with the business’s expanding needs and failed to deliver a solid return on investment. This session will delve into our comprehensive journey of migrating from the old platform to Microsoft Fabric, with Power BI as the cornerstone of our reporting strategy.
The session will begin by discussing how we engaged senior leadership to gain their support and sponsorship for the migration project, including strategies for communicating the benefits and ROI of the new platform to stakeholders. We will then explore insights into aligning project management methodologies with technical development to ensure seamless progress tracking and communication, along with the tools and techniques used to keep the project on track and stakeholders informed.
Next, we will share best practices for structuring and organizing the development team to handle the migration efficiently, highlighting the roles and responsibilities that were crucial for the success of the project. We will also cover the steps taken to prepare the business for the transition, including training and change management strategies, and how to manage expectations to ensure a smooth adoption of the new platform.
An important part of the session will be an overview of the critical technology decisions made during the migration to Microsoft Fabric. We will discuss the factors considered in selecting the right tools and technologies within the Fabric ecosystem to meet business needs.
Finally, we will provide real-world examples of how the team navigated unexpected challenges and pivots during the project, sharing lessons learned and tips for staying agile and adaptable throughout the migration process.
Join us to gain valuable insights and practical advice on managing a successful migration to Power BI backed by Microsoft Fabric, and learn how to set your team up for success in handling future growth and changes.