Turnover can either derail a project or be just a bump in the road. Losing critical knowledge is expensive—but it doesn’t have to be. With the right documentation practices, high turnover becomes manageable, not disastrous. Here’s my approach to handling turnover as a Data Scientist: 𝗣𝗠𝘀/𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀: Capture the big picture—why the project matters, key deadlines, expected outcomes, and the essential stakeholders. Ensure every detail is documented so the project doesn’t stall when someone exits. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Document pipelines, key tables, runtimes, and critical Airflow links. This allows anyone stepping in to pick up exactly where things left off. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀/𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁𝘀: Create a culture of documentation. Ensure data processes, methodologies, and insights are organized and accessible, so no knowledge is lost when team members move on. Being a Data Scientist isn’t just about crunching numbers—it's about being the safety net that keeps knowledge intact when your team changes. Technical skills matter, but adaptability and documentation make you indispensable. 👉 How do you handle turnover in your teams? #DataScience #Turnover #Documentation
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