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The Generalized Specialist: How Shakespeare, Da Vinci, and Kepler Excelled
According to Carter Phipps, author of Evolutionaries, generalists will continue to thrive in business as it becomes increasingly valuable to know “a little bit about a lot.” Where you fall on the spectrum of generalist to specialist could therefore be the most important aspect of your survival as a company of one. Vikram
Paul Jarvis • Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business
There is no one-size-fit-all strategy to promote creativity. But our study suggests that leaders should assess how many specialists and generalists they have on their teams. If the pace of change is slow, teams will likely benefit from employing generalists, who can challenge the industry’s taken-for-granted assumptions and bring in new ideas. If t... See more
When Generalists Are Better Than Specialists, and Vice Versa
generalists will continue to thrive in business as it becomes increasingly valuable to know “a little bit about a lot.”
Paul Jarvis • Company Of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business
The game has shifted, and the winning strategy with it. It’s no longer about understanding specialized details; it’s about grasping the high-level global picture. It’s less about knowing how to patch a system and more about knowing that it needs to be patched. It’s more about architecture, and less about implementation. Precisely where generalists ... See more
Agency Is Eating the World
In a world of infinite knowledge and finite time, specialization is the key to unlocking mastery. It’s about going deep, not wide.
Specialization has risks. If the world changes, what was once a valuable specialty can become obsolete. And yet, we need specialists. You wouldn’t want a generalist doing your brain surgery or a root canal.
Ultimately, ... See more
Specialization has risks. If the world changes, what was once a valuable specialty can become obsolete. And yet, we need specialists. You wouldn’t want a generalist doing your brain surgery or a root canal.
Ultimately, ... See more