From the course: Learning Data Science: Using Agile Methodology

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Work without objectives

Work without objectives

From the course: Learning Data Science: Using Agile Methodology

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Work without objectives

- Your data science team will want to use the DSLC so they can tell interesting stories each sprint. These practices will help your team explore the data and ask interesting questions. These practices alone should help get your team focused on exploring. Still, for many teams, the biggest challenge will be trying to change your organization's mindset. Most organizations still see work as a series of goals and objectives. That's why most key organizational roles focus on management and compliance. The typical project manager ensures that the team complies with the project plan. A lead developer maintains certain coding practices. A quality assurance manager enforces standards like Six Sigma. Even the CEO is focused on setting clear goals for the rest of the organization. All these popular roles focus on compliance. They help ensure that the organization stays true to their objectives. The people in these roles tend to be very influential. Chances are, they want to apply this…

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