a visual representation of a person with broad skills but deep specialization in one area.
— Making Work Visible, Second Edition, Dominica Degrandis
T-Shaped
3 of our books define this term — and their definitions are worth reading side by side.
individuals who have both depth in a specialty but also breadth across the spectrum, often visually represented by a T shape
— Continual Learning, in the text, Paula Thrasher, Jason Cox & Chivas Nambiar
T-shaped employees, or employees each possessing broad sets of skills as well as distinct specialties
— War and Peace and IT Reader's Guide, in the text
See also small T-shaped teams · T-shaped professional · Stand-Up
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