Generalists or Specialists

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Updated: 2024.05.16

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Generalists or Specialists

제너럴리스트냐 스페셜리스트냐

Articles

Generalist vs. Specialist: Which Is Better?

Videos

Generalist vs. Specialist: Which Is Better?Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist? | Zach Jones | TEDxYouth@BrayfordPool

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Do you consider yourself a generalist or a specialist? Why?

스스로를 제너럴리스트 또는 스페셜리스트 중 무엇이라고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Which do you think is better in your job, a generalist or a specialist? Why?

제너럴리스트와 스페셜리스트 중 어느 쪽이 더 낫다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

Have you ever been concerned about becoming a generalist at work? Why or why not?

직장에서 제너럴리스트가 되는 것에 대해 고민해 본 적이 있나요? 왜 고민했나요, 혹은 왜 안했나요?

What is the proportion of specialists and generalists in your workforce? Why do you think that is?

직장에서 전문가와 제너럴리스트의 비율은 어느 정도인가요? 그 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

In what ways can a specialist's deep understanding of a particular field be beneficial to an organization?

특정 분야에 대한 전문가의 깊은 이해가 조직에 어떤 면에서 도움이 될 수 있나요?

Are there any situations where being a generalist would be more advantageous than being a specialist?

제너럴리스트가 전문가보다 더 유리한 상황이 있을 수 있나요?

Is it possible to transition from being a specialist to a generalist or vice versa? What are some challenges that may arise in this process?

스페셜리스트에서 제너럴리스트로 또는 그 반대로 전환할 수 있나요? 이 과정에서 발생할 수 있는 어려움은 무엇인가요?

Q10

What industries or professions tend to favor generalists over specialists? Why do you think this is?

어떤 산업이나 직업에서 전문가보다 제너럴리스트를 선호하는 경향이 있나요? 그 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

Q11

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

hone

to make more acute or effective

Example

This studio is the perfect place to hone your skills for the guitar contest.

Example

There are lots of places to hone your craft, but I find that the best places offer lots of sunlight.

transferable

capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another

Example

Being a nanny can provide you with the transferable skills of responsibility and problem solving.

Example

In her new job as a scientist, she was able to use the transferable skills from her former chef job, such as attention to detail and equipment safety.

definitive

clearly defined or formulated; of recognized authority or excellence

Example

How important is it for our company to have a definitive plan for expanding into international markets?

Example

What steps can we take to ensure that our research report provides a definitive answer to our client's question?

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