Since you are reading this book, it's likely you already understand the importance of teamwork. You can complete a complex project with a team more efficiently than in isolation. Of course, one person can build a house alone, but by working with others, they will finish the house faster, and the result will be better.
When you work with a team, everyone can specialize in performing several closely-related types of work. To explore different specialties, let's look at an example of how houses are built. Building a roof requires one set of skills, while setting up electricity is completely different. As a manager, you need to have a basic understanding of all specialties, so as to understand all components necessary for completing a task. In the What is Data Science? section, you were introduced to the central concepts of data science. Then,...