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Leading Technology Transfer Professionals: Quality#6: T-shaped
Quality #6: T-shaped
After a holiday hiatus, we are back to continue our discussion of the Top 10 Qualities of Leading Technology Transfer Professionals Thank God for PBS, for the survival of Big Bird, and especially for Cookie Monster! I imagine that this blue guy has taught at least a trillion children their ABCs by methodically moving through each letter and its association to household items. In this spirit, the letter of the day and this post is “T”. As you might have guessed, “T” is for “Tech Transfer”; but, in my line of work it also stands for something else—“T-Shaped”. A T-Shaped Tech Transfer professional is an alliterative description of the type of person I seek and place. They are uniquely qualified to handle the rigors and challenges of the tech transfer profession. Let’s take a look at the make-up of a “T-Shaped” professional: ( | ) The vertical post in the “T” could be best described as Gladwell’s 10,000-hour expert status—a focused, dedicated pursuit of excellence in a particular area or skill. This assures that the tech transfer professional will have:
(—) While deep understanding is crucial to technology transfer professionals, the horizontal post symbolizes a professional that is able to function in an environment and a practice that is robust and rapidly changing. This perspective confirms that the leading tech transfer professional is:
Are you a “T” shaped professional? We want to hear from you! What are some of the other characteristics that make up a “T-shaped” technology transfer professional?
Next Up: Quality #7: Creative
Created By:
Gardner, Glen
On:
Fri, Feb 08, 2013 11:01 AM
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