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How to Lead in Data Science

Jike Chong author Yue Cathy Chang author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Manning Publications

Published:9th Mar '22

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To lead a data science team, you need to expertly articulate technology roadmaps, support a data-driven culture, and plan a data strategy that drives a competitive business plan. In this practical guide, you'll learn leadership techniques the authors have developed building multiple high-performance data teams.

In How to Lead in Data Science you'll master techniques for leading data science at every seniority level, from heading up a single project to overseeing a whole company's data strategy. You'll find advice on plotting your long-term career advancement, as well as quick wins you can put into practice right away. Throughout, carefully crafted assessments and interview scenarios encourage introspection, reveal personal blind spots, and show development areas to help advance your career.

Leading a data science team takes more than the typical set of business management skills. You need specific know-how to articulate technology roadmaps, support a data-driven culture, and plan a data strategy that drives a competitive business plan. Whether you're looking to manage your team better or work towards a seat at your company's top leadership table, this book will show you how.


“Improveleadership skills, irrespective of the domain you are in.”

Vishwesh RaviShrimali

“Whether you are new to managing, new to data science, or just want tobe a better advocate for your data team there are a lot of tips to improve yourpractice.”

MichaelPetrey

“This is a book that surpasses the boundaries of mining data and coding,but warns you about not forgetting them in the effort to successfully lead datascience teams.”

JesúsJuárez-Guerrero

“Excellent book. Covers a large complex topic in a clear and understandableway.”

GaryBake

“Excellent and ambitious book that provides actionable insight on how tolead in data science. Filled with insightful vignettes, anecdotes, and casestudies to bring life and relevance to the frameworks and discussion.”

MarcParadis

ISBN: 9781617298899

Dimensions: 234mm x 185mm x 30mm

Weight: 940g

396 pages