narrow competencies
[/ˈnæroʊ kəmˈpɛtənsiz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
competências estreitas
1. Skills, abilities, or areas of expertise that are limited in scope, specialized, or focused on a specific domain or task
The candidate has narrow competencies in data analysis but lacks broader business acumen.
O candidato possui competências estreitas em análise de dados, mas carece de visão comercial mais ampla.
2. Professional or technical abilities that are restricted to particular fields without transferable or interdisciplinary application
To advance in management, employees must move beyond their narrow competencies.
Para avançar em cargos de gestão, os funcionários devem ir além de suas competências estreitas.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American corporate environments, particularly in HR, organizational development, and career planning discussions. It reflects a modern workplace concern about employee adaptability and the balance between specialization and versatility. In Brazil, there is increasing emphasis on developing broader competencies due to rapid economic changes and the need for more flexible workforce.
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick to one's knitting (stay within narrow competencies)
jack of all trades, master of none (opposite concept)
in one's wheelhouse (within one's narrow competencies)
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