On this episode of The Data Storytellers podcast, Pete Scherf shares his insights on embracing agile principles in data science and transforming teams through agile leadership. We explore the journey from waterfall to agile, the challenges of organizational change, and strategies for building high-performance data teams. Pete offers valuable lessons on overcoming resistance to agile transformation and crafting agile cultures in data-driven companies.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Pete Scherf and his background

06:00 - The importance of transitioning from waterfall to agile

12:30 - Building high-performance data teams

18:45 - Overcoming resistance to agile transformation

24:10 - Leadership lessons in agile data management

30:00 - Crafting agile cultures in data-driven companies

36:20 - Strategies for effective agile implementation

42:30 - Empowering teams with agile strategies

48:45 - Navigating organizational change with agile

55:00 - The future of agile in data analytics

1:02:30 - Final thoughts and conclusions on agile transformation