Embracing Agile Principles in Data Science | Pete Scherf (Vice President of Analytics and AI at Swire Coca-Cola)
On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, Pete Scherf shares his insights on embracing agile principles in data science and transforming teams through agile leadership. We explore the journey from waterfall to agile, the challenges of organizational change, and strategies for building high-performance data teams. Pete offers valuable lessons on overcoming resistance to agile transformation and crafting agile cultures in data-driven companies.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Pete Scherf and his background
06:00 - The importance of transitioning from waterfall to agile
12:30 - Building high-performance data teams
18:45 - Overcoming resistance to agile transformation
24:10 - Leadership lessons in agile data management
30:00 - Crafting agile cultures in data-driven companies
36:20 - Strategies for effective agile implementation
42:30 - Empowering teams with agile strategies
48:45 - Navigating organizational change with agile
55:00 - The future of agile in data analytics
1:02:30 - Final thoughts and conclusions on agile transformation
