[UweSchmidt]

One issue might be that organizations subconsciously resist the data scientist, or more generally, the nerd in his/her attempt to take over decisions. If these decisions are invariably tied to the goals and careers of managers, how can the data scientist have a "seat at the table" in all but the most enlightened and technical companies? The disorganized state of data and infrastructure suits the ambitious manager well, who can just put in enough effort to find data to have their project greenlightened or to answer one specific question.

Progress may only come slowly, ideally through products bought from 3rd parties whose results are understood and controlled by management.