The article by D.J. Patil and Thomas H. Davenport highlights the essential role of curiosity and problem-solving skills in data scientists. It emphasizes that data scientists must bridge the gap between data analysis and practical application, while also requiring autonomy and effective communication with other team members. Managers are advised to seek these qualities in data scientists to foster innovation and collaboration.

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D.J. Patil
Thomas H
Davenport
Wrote the article in
Harvard Business Review
– October 2012 issue.

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The two most important points of their article are :
The
“SCIENTIST” in
Data Scientist
is there for a
reason.
Data Scientists
need to be
“On the
Bridge”

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The “SCIENTIST” in
Data Scientist is there
for a reason.

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Scientist Data
Scientist
• Design
equipment
• Gather data
• Conduct
multiple
experiments
• Communicate
their results
• Design big
data tools
• Data hacking
• Analyze their
data & find
patterns
• Communicate
their results

6. A manager
should look for
these qualities in
Data Scientists

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The most crucial
skill needed for a
Data Scientist
Curiosity

8. The tougher the challenge, the greater the motivation 8
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Problem
Solving
Skills

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BECAUSE STORYTELLING,
AND VISUAL STORYTELLING,
IS REALLY IMPORTANT IN CONVEYING
THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM ANALYSIS

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“On the Bridge”

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But, it is NOT enough!!
Is an important aspect of a
Data Scientist

13. They need to
use the data to
create and
build new
things.
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14. A manager
should
understand what
Data Scientists
need.

15. Communication with the
rest of the business;
especially with Product
Managers
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16. They require greater
autonomy.
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17. Communities and
associations where they can
interact with other data
scientists.
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18. • https://hbr.org/2012/10/data-scientist-the-sexiest-job-of-the-21st-century
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