Picture a capital T.
The vertical line is the Expertise line - your deep experience in your field.
Then the horizontal bar is the Generalist line - your other interests and experiences that can combine with your expertise to strengthen it.
This is called the T-shape - and it’s being recognised as a powerful tool for people and teams to innovate at work.
But what exactly we can put into the horizontal line that can add to our vertical expertise line might surprise you.
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