Don't Lead A Data Team Before Watching This - 5 Lessons You Need To Know As A Head of Data

The video discusses the challenges faced by data engineers, analysts, and scientists who transition into leadership roles without proper coaching. The main points covered are:

• The business doesn't care about technology, focus on outcomes and high-level understanding.
• Use common vernacular and avoid getting too technical when communicating with non-data team members.
• Be intentional with roles, data analysts focus on analysis while data engineers build core data layers.
• data quality is crucial, bad data quality can lead to costly errors and loss of trust.
• Less is more, focus on building fewer high-quality pipelines and dashboards.
• Simplify infrastructure and tools to make maintenance easier and deliver value more effectively.
• Understand the business to provide strategic value beyond technical skills.

Presenters or sources

• Heathan Erand
• Jeff DEC
• J re author of fundamental OFA engineering