How to Communicate Effectively (as a Data Scientist)

Here, I discuss why data scientists must be effective communicators and share 7 tips that have helped me improve this skill set.

Resources
[1] The Storyteller’s Secret: From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch On and Others Don’t by Carmine Gallo
[2] Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

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0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Why Communication Matters
1:43 - You can learn this too
2:28 - 7 Communication Tips
2:57 - Tip 1: Use Stories
4:50 - Tip 2: Use Examples
5:32 - Tip 3: Use Analogies
6:07 - Tip 4: Numbered Lists
7:24 - Tip 5: Less is More
8:22 - Tip 6: Show, Don't Tell
9:12 - Tip 7: Slow Down
10:06 - Bonus: Know Thy Audience