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Do Specialists have an edge over the Jacks?

The technological advancements during later half of the 20th century has revolutionalized the world. There has been a massive leap in the perspective of skills or techniques acquired by an individual or a thing. The specialists have been replaced by generalists who are indeed the jack of all trades, althought they might be master of none. I advocate that in the modern era we have to have an insight about a lot more things happening around us, rather than concentrating on our sole discipline or field of work.

Globalization and technology has shrunk the world in terms of size. The indegenous products in a market are now being challenged by imported goods that provide performance and cost compatibility. The mobile phones that were initially used to communicate to a distant acquaintance is now a source of non-stop music and can capture important moments in your life just throught a click of a button. This has been realized by the local producers who inturn have played smart and swirved directions.

The multi-faceted scenario is not only applicable to products but individuals aswell. With multinational companies foraying into foreign markets to reduce their revenue and capital costs are inturn looking for individuals with a holistic approach rather than proficiency in one area of discipline. Exemplifying the fact, the software companies who offshore a lot of their business in the asian countries look for people having a charming personna about them along with brains to produce intricated software. Having proficiency in a programming language is definitely indispensable. Alongside, many specifications like good communication , leadership and team-building skills have become an unavoidable ingredient for a candidate. Speaking a foreign language and understanding foreign culture comes as an icing on the cake. Anybody possessing a modicum of all these ingredients stands a better chance for selection than a geek with exceptionable coding skills.

The major change in the perspective has found the world adapting to it quickly. Even at schools teachers are appointed who can make a difference by sharing a broader picture. Kids have become smart and therefore, the teachers have to be a step ahead. With computer not just being a source for performing tedious calculations, can be connected to a machine and operated remotely. Elementary computer education would not suffice the expectations of the young generation and this indeed is being taken care of.

Summarizing; an individual or a product stands a better chance to succeed in the ever evolving and competing world if it can perform or constitutes a bit extra than required for working. The revolution that started from products has now metamorphasized with human beings aswell. Overall knowledge and growth is indespensable for an individual to flourish and stay a yard ahead in the competition. With the evolving world and smarter individuals, I am sure there are many more technical advancements afoot that would be a boon for mankind.

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