Technical Communication and Documentation

Summary

Your career as a data scientist will hinge on your ability to communicate clearly. Doing impactful work means you need to speak the languages of engineers, domain experts, and executive stakeholders. On the other hand, data scientists are not famous for their people skills. This chapter – written by an author who has had to learn the hard way – discusses the winning techniques and key ideas behind effective communication. There are a few simple rules that will make your slide decks clear and compelling, public speaking is for everyone, and you can understand where your audience is coming from.