Elevating Team Performance: Feedback Strategies for Data Science Leaders
Or, how I've chosen to give feedback as a data science team lead.
Hello fellow datanistas!
Have you ever wondered how to provide effective feedback in a data science team? I've just written a blog post that dives into this very topic, drawing from my 2.5 years (just to clarify, not 25!!) of experience providing feedback and coaching to my teammates.
In the post, I share specific examples and strategies that I've found to be effective, such as staying positive and specific, encouraging self-reflection, and being effusive in asynchronous scenarios. I also discuss the importance of giving technical feedback in situ, connecting accomplishments to broader impacts, and uplifting when mistakes occur. I believe these approaches can help foster an environment where team members feel valued, motivated, and aligned with the team's broader mission. Here is the blog post.
I hope you find it insightful and helpful in your own work. If you do, please consider forwarding it to others who you think may benefit from it. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences on this topic. Let's continue to learn and grow together in our data science journey!
Cheers,
Eric