A business leader does not need to inspect every DAX expression to review a Power BI dashboard. They do need to know whether the report answers a real question and whether the numbers are safe to act on.
First, test the story
Can you identify the decision the report supports within a minute? Are the headline measures defined in ordinary language? Does each chart have a useful comparison and time period? If performance is down, can you reach a responsible team or a practical next question?
Then, test trust
Check the last refresh time and what happens when a source is late. Reconcile a sample of figures with a known operational or finance report. Look for unexpected duplicates, missing categories and totals that change when a filter is applied. Ask which team owns the semantic model and how changes are approved.
Pay attention to access. A report may show only summary charts on screen while its underlying model contains sensitive rows. Sharing and export settings should match the audience and the data.
Finally, test use
Watch a manager complete a real weekly review. Do they understand the units and filters? Can they explain a surprising result without opening another spreadsheet? What action follows? Record the questions the dashboard cannot answer, then improve the model or workflow where it matters. A useful dashboard is a maintained decision tool, not a finished picture.
