I have been thinking a lot about what a data scientist really is and how we, as academic and business communities, can help more people develop important data-driven skill sets. But every time I use the term “data scientist” to describe what I’m seeking something doesn’t feel right. Probably…
This is a great, short article I came across about Sam Palmisano, the now former chief executive at IBM and how he kept the company successful despite selling off its PC business.
This teaches us that sometimes in business you have to do difficult and unpopular things in the short run to be able to succeed long term.