Being T-Shaped

Questions by Valerie McLean in September 2019

What does it mean to be t-shaped?
Would anyone describe themselves as t-shaped and why?
In what way do you think having skills and knowledge in other areas would be advantageous?
In what ways would having wider skills and knowledge work as a disadvantage?
Which areas do you think it would be most useful to develop?
How might you develop yourself in these areas?
Have you got the opportunity to branch out into new areas where you work?
How might you utilise new skills with your team and encourage others to follow in becoming t-shaped?