Episode 67: [Value Boost] The 3 Level Hierarchy That Protects Your Data Science Credibility

12/06/2025 8 min Episodio 67
Episode 67: [Value Boost] The 3 Level Hierarchy That Protects Your Data Science Credibility

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When deadlines loom, it's easy for data scientists to fall into the trap of cutting corners and bending analyses to deliver what stakeholders want. But what if a simple framework could help you maintain quality under pressure while preserving your professional integrity?In this Value Boost episode, Dr. Brian Godsey joins Dr. Genevieve Hayes to reveal his powerful "Knowledge first, Technology second, Opinions third" hierarchy - a  framework that will transform how you handle stakeholder pressure without compromising your standards.In this episode, you'll discover:Why this critical hierarchy gets dangerously inverted when deadlines loom and how to prevent it from undermining your credibility [01:05]How to resist the career-limiting trap of cherry-picking facts that merely support executive opinions [04:09]A practical note-taking technique that keeps you anchored to reality when stakeholders push for convenient answers [06:04]The one transformative habit that separates truly valuable data scientists from those who merely validate existing assumptions [07:17]Guest BioDr Brian Godsey is a Data Science Lead at AI platform as a service company DataStax. He is also the author of Think Like a Data Scientist and holds a PhD in Mathematical Statistics and Probability.LinksBrian's websiteConnect with Brian on LinkedInConnect with Genevieve on LinkedInBe among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE

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