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Generalist vs Specialist

 , February 24, 2016 updated on July 07, 2018
A generalist is a professional who focuses on developing general skills such as language, mathematics, strategy, decision making, problem solving and social skills. A specialist is a professional who has developed highly specific skills such as configuring a propriety software package or performing a particular type of surgery.
Overview: Generalist vs Specialist
TypeSkills
Generalist DefinitionA professional who focuses on developing skills that are widely applicable to business such as language, mathematics, strategy, decision making, business acumen and social influence.
Specialist DefinitionA professional who focuses on acquiring specific and rare skills that may be in demand at a particular point in time.
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