Team architecture/structure options

In my mind, most concepts exist on a continuum. Building a successful advanced analytics and AI team is typified by two approaches that inhabit the two poles of the relevant continuum – Artisanal or Factory:

Figure 2.1: Artisanal and Factory team structure comparison

The Artisanal team architecture/structure

Let's start with the Artisanal approach.

The Artisanal approach is where the data scientists are the owners, managers, experts, and driving force behind their projects.

The data scientists design and execute every step of the process. The data scientists engage with the project sponsors, the subject matter experts, internal and external consultants, syndicated data providers, and any other individual or group that has a role to play in the project.

Data scientists capable of executing and managing the artisanal approach possess exemplary communication skills, are open to listening to a wide range of...