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Episode 54: The Hidden Productivity Killer Most Data Scientists Miss
March 05, 2025 · 23 min

Why do some data scientists produce results at a rate 10X that of their peers?

Many data scientists believe that better technologies and faster tools are the key to accelerating their impact. But the highest-performing data scientists often succeed through a different approach entirely.

In this episode, Ben Johnson joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to discuss how productivity acts as a hidden multiplier for data science careers, and shares proven strategies to dramatically accelerate your results.

This episode reveals:

Why lacking clear intention kills productivity — and how to ensure every analysis drives real decisions. [02:11]A powerful “storyboarding” framework for turning vague requests into actionable projects. [09:51]How to deliver results faster using modern data architectures and raw data analysis. [13:19]The game-changing mindset shift that transforms data scientists from order-takers into trusted strategic partners. [17:05]

Guest Bio

Ben Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Particle 41, a development firm that helps businesses accelerate their application development, data science and DevOps projects.

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