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Talent acquisition & retention
AI talents are hard to find and keep, leaders share their best tips.
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Centralized vs. embedded teams
At the organization level, organizing the data science function can be challenging.
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Alignment with the business
Alignment is core to delivering value, leaders share their approach.
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M&A impact on DS/ML function
Alignment is core to delivering value; leaders share their approach.
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C-level buy-in
Relationships with top leadership are key to successful AI initiatives and results.
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Distributed teams, OKR, KPIs
Top of mind day-to-day management challenges.