Episode 83: [Value Boost] How to Gamify Data Science Requirements Gathering for Better Results

Stakeholder requirement gathering is often one of the most dreaded parts of data science projects - dry, tedious sessions where conflicting voices talk past each other and senior executives dominate the conversation. Yet without proper requirements, data science projects are doomed to fail due to solving the wrong problems or missing critical business needs. In this Value Boost episode, David Cohen joins Dr. Genevieve Hayes to reveal how gamification can transform stakeholder meetings from painful obligation into collaborative problem-solving sessions that actually produce useful requirements. You'll learn: Why gamification works as a "Trojan horse" for productive business conversations [03:26] How to ensure every voice is heard, not just the loudest or most senior person in the room [06:34] The simple technique that prevents senior executives from dominating and skewing requirements [06:59] The easiest way to add interactive elements to your next stakeholder meeting without complex games [08:20] Guest Bio David Cohen is a data and AI strategy consultant, with a background in supporting the F500 clients of both Big 4 and boutique consulting firms. He is the founder of Superposition, a consulting firm that builds collaborative workshops focused on data & AI-related use cases. Links Connect with David on LinkedIn Superposition website Superposition YouTube channel Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn Be among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE