Minding the Machines Building and Leading Data Science and Analytics Teams

By now, almost every organization has stepped into the world of big data analytics―and some of us have already tried again and again to get it right. We know that data science has the potential to unlock tremendous value, so why is it so hard to get it right? In Minding the Machines, analytics strategy expert Jeremy Adamson explains that the problem is often one of too many cooks in the kitchen, and too few recipes for success. This book shows you how to blend data science with business acumen.
Inside, you'll find a roadmap for internalizing the three pillars of analytics: strategy, process, and people. Create an analytics operation that can truly transform outcomes.
Install the right leaders and position your analytics unit within your organizationIntegrate analytics insights into the business in a constructive and meaningful wayIdentify and fully commit to projects that will add value over the long termHire the right people and get them working for the organization as a whole
Anyone who aspires to be part of a world-class analytics team will benefit from the tasks, methods, and frameworks clearly presented in this valuable book.