🔸 What is a Data Scientists Alliance?
A Data Scientists Alliance (DSA) is a peer-to-peer mentorship agreement that provides the foundation for a Knowledge Jam. It’s built on mutual respect, shared intent, and structured accountability.
📝 Template Sections (summarized from PDF):
- Purpose and Intent
• Why are we collaborating?
• What do we hope to gain or grow in?
- Commitments and Roles
• Show up
• Listen
• Share
• Challenge constructively
• Take responsibility
- Structure and Frequency
• How often do we meet? (Weekly, Biweekly?)
• Format: Video, in-person, async?
- Communication Style
• Tone (informal/focused)
• Feedback preferences
• Handling misunderstandings
- Confidentiality
• Agreement on what stays private
• Exceptions (risk/harm/legal)
- Accountability
• How we track follow-through
• What happens if one disengages
- Review and Adjust
• Schedule for checking in on the alliance health
- Signatures
• Names, dates (digital or physical signature optional)
