Skip to content
Episode 124: [Value Boost] 8 Disciplines Every Decision System Needs episode artwork

Sep 23, 2026 11 min

Episode 124: [Value Boost] 8 Disciplines Every Decision System Needs

from Value Driven Data Science Hosted by Dr Genevieve Hayes

Machine learning is what most data scientists know best. But when it comes to building systems that enable better decision-making, machine learning is just one piece of the puzzle. And leaning on it too much can leave your entire decision system exposed. In this Value Boost episode, Adam DeJans Jr joins Dr Genevieve Hayes to walk through the eight disciplines that make up the modern decision stack and where data scientists should focus to close the gaps in their own skill set. You'll discover: The eight disciplines that make up the modern decision stack [01:24] The most overlooked layer in most decision systems [04:47] Why optimization textbooks are teaching data scientists the wrong things [06:17] What to learn next if you want to build better decision systems [09:45] Guest Bio Adam DeJans Jr. is a decision scientist and optimisation expert who has led high-stakes decision systems in complex, uncertain environments, at companies including Amazon, Toyota and Ford. He is the co-founder of AI and decision intelligence consultancy Bit Bros and co-author of The Decision Factory: A Novel About Decisions Under Uncertainty. Links Connect with Adam on LinkedIn Bit Bros website Connect with Genevieve on LinkedIn Be among the first to hear about the release of each new podcast episode by signing up HERE

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Episode 124: [Value Boost] 8 Disciplines Every Decision System Needs

0:00 11:35

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Value Driven Data Science?

This episode is 11 minutes long.

When was this Value Driven Data Science episode published?

This episode was published on September 23, 2026.

Can I download this Value Driven Data Science episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.