Disagreement is natural and should be encouraged! Treat disagreement as an opportunity to learn more. Ask clarifying questions! Let them finish their train of thought! Sometimes we don’t let other people have the floor. Don’t take it personally we are all trying to do our best!

I focus on bringing the conversation back to the overarching business goals. I start by identifying what we’re trying to achieve,whether it's improving decision-making, optimizing processes, or enhancing customer insights. From there, I evaluate how each data point contributes to those objectives. This keeps the discussion outcome-driven rather than getting bogged down in personal preferences or theoretical debates. If we have differing views on the value of certain data points, I suggest analyzing them in context.

In order to reach a consensus regarding the importance of all data points, I would allow open communication where everyone's perspective is equally valued and understood. By understanding different viewpoints and focusing on our shared goals we can collaboratively agree on which data matters the most.

When debating the importance of data points with colleagues, I focus on aligning our objectives first. I ask questions to understand their perspective and ensure we’re all clear on the business goals. Then, I present data-backed reasoning for the points I consider crucial, using relevant examples to show their impact. I’m open to adjusting my stance if their arguments hold merit, and I encourage a collaborative approach where we weigh the pros and cons of each data point. This way, we move toward a decision that benefits the project, not just individual opinions.

For a Data Scientist or an Analyst, data points are equally important as other key elements. In our statistical analysis we all know Data points can be used to support or refute a?hypothesis. They can be used to spot trends or patterns. So this is the first point. 2nd: Share some examples of benefits received from collecting data points. Like: a person reports: sleeping disorder or procrastination. A. Ask: numbers of hours slept each night. B. Social media or screen time consumption. C. Eating habits. D. Lifestyle? And I guarantee from these 4 points we can start the journey of finding problems and rest we can dive in for more.