Why generalists are becoming the ‘new MVPs’ at work

ADVAITA NAIDOOAS economic uncertainty prevails and job cuts – or the threat of them – continue to loom large at workplaces in South Africa and across the globe, a new approach to future-proofing one’s career and prospects is emerging: becoming a generalist.A generalist might sound like the idea of the proverbial “jack-of-all-trades” – but in fact it equates to being a master of your area of expertise, while also having a deep understanding of and handle on the interrelated disciplines that impact on the success of a business.According to the 2023 Global Culture Report by the OC…