Most companies already know about the transformative power of data science. No one wants to fall out of competition, so companies create internal data science and R&D departments. Working in this environment is challenging because you are seen as the driving force of innovation by some and as a disturbing annoyance by others. Innovations often lead to significant changes in the existing business processes of the company, and many will not want to see these changes implemented.
Bringing disruptive innovations to existing businesses is a tricky process; to increase your chances of success, make sure you have the following:
- Organizational power: You will need direct or indirect organizational power to implement changes.
- A migration plan: You will need to have a complete vision of as-is (before integration) and to-be (after integration) business...