What are T Shaped People?

The video discusses the concept of T shaped people, who possess both depth and breadth in skills, and how this idea extends to T shaped teams. It contrasts T shaped individuals with I shaped experts and uses the fox and hedgehog metaphor to illustrate the importance of broad knowledge. Strategies for becoming T shaped include cross-training and continuous learning. T shaped teams are highlighted for their effectiveness, reduced siloing, and lower key person risk, making them valuable in agile project management.

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