I think of it as a T-shape, though this is not a silver bullet. A T-shaped skill set represents the a depth of knowledge and expertise in a specific area, while also having a broad range of skills that are necessary to be effective.
Great post. I also think we should focus on strengths rather of weaknesses.
As Ben Horowitz wrote "I’d learned the hard way that when hiring executives, one should follow Colin Powell’s instructions and hire for strength rather than lack of weakness"
My approach is: "Focus on your strengths while improving on your weaknesses (until reaching an acceptable level of functioning)."
I think of it as a T-shape, though this is not a silver bullet. A T-shaped skill set represents the a depth of knowledge and expertise in a specific area, while also having a broad range of skills that are necessary to be effective.
I love the T-shape description!
Great post. I also think we should focus on strengths rather of weaknesses.
As Ben Horowitz wrote "I’d learned the hard way that when hiring executives, one should follow Colin Powell’s instructions and hire for strength rather than lack of weakness"
My approach is: "Focus on your strengths while improving on your weaknesses (until reaching an acceptable level of functioning)."