What is self-service BI?

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Self-service BI allows business users to access, explore, and create reports without relying on IT.
Users can connect to data, build dashboards, and generate insights on their own.
In one project, sales managers used Power BI to create their own regional dashboards.
It reduced dependency on the analytics team and sped up decision-making.
Users still follow governance rules for data access and accuracy.
Self-service BI encourages data literacy and experimentation.
As a BA, I provide guidance and templates for users to get started.
It empowers teams to make data-driven decisions independently.

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