I am in a community called Generalist World. It’s been a boon for my professional confidence and self-understanding. Would recommend it to folks who resonate with this post!
I think it has always been true that a small team of mixed soft specialty generalists can work better together and go more places than a team of strict specialists. And I say that with loads of bias since I self describe as a generalist and all of my best work experiences have been with “dabblers”. It kind of boils down to curiosity. If you are curious enough about the skills and roles around you you end up asking better questions as a baseline.
Oh wow my ADHD may finally pay off!
I am in a community called Generalist World. It’s been a boon for my professional confidence and self-understanding. Would recommend it to folks who resonate with this post!
I think it has always been true that a small team of mixed soft specialty generalists can work better together and go more places than a team of strict specialists. And I say that with loads of bias since I self describe as a generalist and all of my best work experiences have been with “dabblers”. It kind of boils down to curiosity. If you are curious enough about the skills and roles around you you end up asking better questions as a baseline.
So much to digest and dissect in this one write up, but incredibly insightful on where design as a craft, domain and career path is headed! ⚡️