[mejutoco]

I believe, unless the role is understood at the top and given some slack to do properly, data scientists are setup to fail.

The expectations are generally wildly unrealistic and the work may touch on many departments. It is a minefield politically, unless it is a very clear priority for the company.

If the value is understood at the top data science can provide immense value.

When the media mentions x job being sexy or a shortage of x workers there is usually an agenda. I would not take those assertions at face value.