DS308: Agile Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

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SFIA Reference: RLMT / METL Level 4/5

Data Scientist (Grade 3)

Competency Description

Works in cross-functional Agile teams to iterate on solutions, manage backlogs, and engage stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes

  • Participate in stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives.
  • Manage technical tasks within sprints.
  • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Evidence Requirements

Level 4:

  • Delivered data science work as part of an Agile sprint.
  • Contributed to backlog management. Level 5:
  • Facilitated a planning or review session.
  • Aligned sprint goals with stakeholder value.

Suggested Learning Activities

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies.
  • Lead a sprint demo on model outputs.
  • Reflection on working within a cross-functional team.

Recommended Resources

  • KnowHow: “Working Agile in Data Science”
  • Book: “Agile Data Science 2.0” by Russell Jurney

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