Being a T-shaped professional and acting like one in modern day governance is easier said than done. The risk that colleagues may think that others are in their professional space is significant, especially where the concept is not properly understood.

The T-shaped professional brings much more value to the organization than their vertical competence. Their horizontal attributes enable them to examine and interrogate issues from perspectives beyond a basic understanding.

Do not see the T-shaped professional as a threat to your mainstream profession but rather, as value addition to the outcome of your endeavours.

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