Hotlist: Why Data Science Teams Need Generalists, Not Specialists

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March 11, 2019 Why Data Science Teams Need Generalists, Not Specialists By Eric Colson Beware the data science pin factory.

Communication How to Speak Up When It Matters by Khalil Smith, Heidi Grant, David Rock Three essential steps. Coaching Why a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Employee Development Doesn't Work by Sydney Finkelstein Here's what to do instead. Internet 5G's Potential, and Why Businesses Should Start Preparing for It by Omar Abbosh, Larry Downes The technology will allow for a range of new products and services. Difficult conversations Why "I Don't Have Time" Is a Bad Way to Decline an Invitation by Grant Donnelly A study found that not responding at all is better than claiming you're too busy. Meetings A Good Meeting Needs a Clear Decision-Making Process by Bob Frisch, Cary Greene Everyone should know who's making the final call. Race Women of Color Get Less Support at Work. Here's How Managers Can Change That. by Zuhairah Washington, Laura Morgan Roberts From hiring to feedback to exit interviews. Gender As Long as We Associate Leadership with Masculinity, Women Will Be Overlooked by Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Until this is fixed, the way organizations select leaders will be biased. Compensation Research: Better-Managed Companies Pay Employees More Equally by Nicholas Bloom, Scott Ohlmacher, Cristina Tello-Trillo, Melanie Wallskog Contrary to stereotypes of how ruthless managers set salaries.

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