IBM talent exec says it’s better to be a specialist, not a generalist, in the AI era

It’s a hotly debated question: Is it better to be an expert or a generalist in the AI era?

For Aparna Nair, IBM’s chief talent, leadership, and culture officer, there’s no debate. She said she doesn’t think generalists alone “will cut it” in the workforce in the AI era.

“The world of generalists is long gone,” Nair said.

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