This could be a critical mistake. These structural changes have created tremendous pressure on the job market, but Shreve believes that, thanks to a strong grounding in scientific method, physicists actually have many of the characteristics essential to meet research needs today. I think many employers make the mistake of being too focused on a specific background area, and they may miss the best people by doing that. Furthermore, because of the dramatic corporate down-sizing in industry, researchers today must have a broader base of knowledge and a wider area of impact. Under the new paradigm, communication is essential and good interpersonal skills are critical.
Golf is an individual contributor sport.
To the extent we learn how to do that, we're going to get more work done faster and at a lower cost. There's a focus on competencies and interdependencies in organizations. We're moving toward defined roles and a more structured workload. Start-up companies have the flexibility to adapt to a shifting marketplace.