Last week a mentoring conversation turned to the subject of expertise. That particular discussion revolved around a couple of topics. The first, simple, what is expertise? And the second, more particular to the session, for my friend who is clearly a genius at
Wonderfully explained. I wonder when the decision making is fine-tuned and field tested, that's when you arrive at wisdom in that field, where not only you are expert but can make experts.
I think that Alex is indeed an expert. There are many paths to knowledge, and one that is often overlooked in our field is that of apprenticeship. Knowledge and skills and decision making (that okay with the right mentor who questions and asks the apprentice to make decisions) can all be built through the apprenticeship journey.
Wonderfully explained. I wonder when the decision making is fine-tuned and field tested, that's when you arrive at wisdom in that field, where not only you are expert but can make experts.
I think that Alex is indeed an expert. There are many paths to knowledge, and one that is often overlooked in our field is that of apprenticeship. Knowledge and skills and decision making (that okay with the right mentor who questions and asks the apprentice to make decisions) can all be built through the apprenticeship journey.