19 August 2021, 05 pm
Data Science is More About People
Óli Páll Geirsson, Chief Data Officer at City of Reykjavik
Episode notes
We were recently joined by Óli Páll Geirsson, Chief Data Officer at the City of Reykjavik.
9:44 - Providing value to stakeholders in data science
12:35 - Why data science is more about the people
15:06 - Communication with stakeholders = Crucial
17:21 - The value of building up your data science team
18:08 - Why you need a diverse data science team
20:15 - More efficient data science teams by breaking down goals
37:46 - Active listening to better identify needs for your data science projects
43:55 - Prioritizing the projects your data science team works on
49:37 - The best way to approach key stakeholders
1:07:06 - The importance of visualizing data products
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Featured in this episode
Óli Pall Gerisson • Chief Data Officer at City of Reykjavik
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Hangout highlights
Providing Value to Stakeholders in Data Science
Why Data Science is More About People
Why Communication with Stakeholders is Crucial
The Value of Building Up Your Data Science Team
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