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The Easy Introduction to Machine Learning (Ml) for Nontechnical People--In Business and Beyond Artificial Intelligence for Business is your plain-English guide to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): how they work, what they can and cannot do, and how to start profiting from them. Writing for nontechnical executives and professionals, Doug Rose demystifies AI/ML technology with intuitive analogies and explanations honed through years of teaching and consulting. Rose explains everything from early “expert systems” to advanced deep learning networks. First, Rose explains how AI and ML emerged, exploring pivotal early ideas that continue to influence the field. Next, he deepens your understanding of key ML concepts, showing how machines can create strategies and learn from mistakes. Then, Rose introduces current powerful neural networks: systems inspired by the structure and function of the human brain. He concludes by introducing leading AI applications, from automated customer interactions to event prediction. Throughout, Rose stays focused on business: applying these technologies to leverage new opportunities and solve real problems. Compare the ways a machine can learn, and explore current leading ML algorithms Start with the right problems, and avoid common AI/ML project mistakes Use neural networks to automate decision-making and identify unexpected patterns Help neural networks learn more quickly and effectively Harness AI chatbots, virtual assistants, virtual agents, and conversational AI applications

Manage and improve your organization's agile transformation Adopting an enterprise agile framework is a radical organizational change, and this book will help you get there without ever breaking a sweat. In Enterprise Agility For Dummies, you'll discover how to successfully choose and implement the right framework based on your organization's own unique culture.Organizational culture is one of the most overlooked challenges when trying to make a change to enterprise agile, and there are lots of resources out there that claim to have the perfect, one-size-fits-all solution. Luckily, this book takes a neutral stance and covers popular organizational change management techniques that you can implement to suit to your unique needs. Packed with step-by-step instruction and complemented with real-world case studies, this book offers everything you need to know in order to embrace a more agile mindset. Understand the benefits of an agile approachPick the best enterprise agile framework for your organizationCreate a successful enterprise change management planLet Enterprise Agility For Dummies help you optimize your business processes, and watch your productivity soar.

Learn how to build a data science team within your organization rather than hiring from the outside. Teach your team to ask the right questions to gain actionable insights into your business.Most organizations still focus on objectives and deliverables. Instead, a data science team is exploratory. They use the scientific method to ask interesting questions and run small experiments. Your team needs to see if the data illuminate their questions. Then, they have to use critical thinking techniques to justify their insights and reasoning. They should pivot their efforts to keep their insights aligned with business value. Finally, your team needs to deliver these insights as a compelling story.Insight!: How to Build Data Science Teams that Deliver Real Business Value shows that the most important thing you can do now is help your team think about data. Management coach Doug Rose walks you through the process of creating and managing effective datascience teams. You will learn how to find the right people inside your organization and equip them with the right mindset. The book has three overarching concepts:You should mine your own company for talent. You can’t change your organization by hiring a few data science superheroes.You should form small, agile-like data teams that focus on delivering valuable insights early and often.You can make real changes to your organization by telling compelling data stories. These stories are the best way to communicate your insights about your customers, challenges, and industry.What Your Will Learn:Create data science teams from existing talent in your organization to cost-efficiently extract maximum business value from your organization’s dataUnderstand key data science terms and concepts Follow practical guidance to create and integrate an effective data science teamwith key roles and the responsibilities for each team member Utilize the data science life cycle (DSLC) to model essential processes and practices for delivering valueUse sprints and storytelling to help your team stay on track and adapt to new knowledgeWho This Book Is ForData science project managers and team leaders. The secondary readership is data scientists, DBAs, analysts, senior management, HR managers, and performance specialists.