For everyone from a newly minted MBA to a project manager at a Fortune 500 company, data science will play a major role in their career. Knowing how to communicate effectively with data scientists in order to obtain maximum value from their expertise is essential. This book is a compelling and comprehensive guide to data science, emphasizing its real-world business applications and focusing on how to collaborate productively with data science teams. Taking an engaging narrative approach, Winning with Data Science covers the fundamental concepts without getting bogged down in complex equations or programming languages. It provides clear explanations of key terms, tools, and techniques, illustrated through practical examples. The book follows the stories of Kamala and Steve, two professionals who need to collaborate with data science teams to achieve their business goals. Howard Steven Friedman and Akshay Swaminathan walk readers through each step of managing a data science project, from understanding the different roles on a data science team to identifying the right software.
Winning with Data Science: A Handbook for Business Leaders
Howard Steven Friedman and Akshay Swaminathan
$27.95
Columbia Business School Publishing
Available 1/30/24
272 pages
