Part 5. The LOOP and the future

 

As a high-performing DS practitioner, you are gifted in your analytical rigor. What if you can apply it to your career? Can you better unleash your potential? Where would you apply your analytical rigor to advance your career with confidence?

You may look in the LOOP, comprising the four areas of landscape, organization, opportunity, and practice. These areas form a loop, as you can revisit one area a month for new interpretations in your environment to assess what more you can do for your career.

Understanding the technology landscape can help you capture the next wave of opportunities that are transforming your industry. An appreciation of the evolution of the human organization behind your projects and initiatives can help you better navigate the operating dynamics of the teams and functions. An evaluation of the opportunities available to you with a robust onboarding plan can help you take on new responsibilities with confidence. Keeping abreast of the set of practices available in DS can help you recognize the skill sets you can hire and the career directions you can select.

Leading in DS is challenging, as it involves a broad skill set that can take time to internalize. This skill set is shaped by the unique challenges of working with data and coordinating executives, teams, and partners to make DS efforts successful.