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Keep Your Friends Close and Your Stakeholders Closer
It starts with a simple request: “Just a few KPIs in Power BI.”
But then come the filters, extra tabs, and one more breakdown...
You deliver it all.
And still… it barely gets used.
For many data professionals the focus lies on models, visuals, and performance. But the real challenge is NOT about technology, it is about communication. It is about understanding your stakeholders, managing expectations, and staying connected throughout the process. Even if you have built the perfect data model or report, stakeholders can be the reason that adoption stays low.
In this session, we explore practical ways to build stronger relationships with stakeholders without losing control of scope or timelines. You will walk away knowing how to:
• Uncover the real question behind a request
• Keep your stakeholders engaged and informed
• Prevent scope creep while staying helpful and collaborative
Because delivering a dashboard is only the beginning.
Real value comes from adoption, understanding, and use.
If you want your dashboards to make an impact, you need to stay close to the people who use them.
Keep your friends close.
And your stakeholders even closer.
Sara Woltjes
Manager BI & Board member of the Dutch Power BI user group (PBIG)
Arnhem, The Netherlands
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