Conclusion
Constant change and innovation are challenges that the enterprise and data science team must manage. Innovation
threatens the traditional “comfort zone” of stability and longevity. Accountability is also a fine line to manage.
The enterprise culture, which either fights or embraces innovation, requires
a big data leader who understands his/her role in innovation or enterprise
direction. In addition, the leader must:
• Manage expectations
• Reward behaviors rather than results
• Shield data scientists from the detailed scrutiny of management and investors
• Manage projects
• Communicate well to span the enterprise channels
It is not unusual for various levels of leadership to disagree. Soft skills that stimulate a focus on shared goals and a desire
to avoid failure, rather than the disagreement itself, are needed to navigate conflicts within the enterprise and among the
big data team members.
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