single-skill focus
[ˈsɪŋɡəl skɪl ˈfoʊkəs]
nounpl: single-skill focuses / single-skill foci
foco em uma única habilidade
1. The practice of concentrating effort and attention on developing or perfecting one specific skill rather than attempting to develop multiple skills simultaneously
The coach's single-skill focus approach meant athletes practiced only one technique per session.
A abordagem de foco em uma única habilidade do treinador significava que os atletas praticavam apenas uma técnica por sessão.
2. A professional or educational strategy of mastering one competency deeply before moving to others
Her single-skill focus on data analysis made her an expert in her field.
Seu foco em uma única habilidade de análise de dados a tornou uma especialista em seu campo.
3. The concentration on one core competency in business or personal development
The startup maintained a single-skill focus on mobile app development.
A startup mantinha um foco em uma única habilidade no desenvolvimento de aplicativos móveis.
In Brazil, there is growing appreciation for single-skill focus in tech and business sectors, contrasting with the traditional generalist approach. In the US, particularly in Silicon Valley and startup culture, single-skill focus is often praised as a path to expertise and competitive advantage, though balanced with discussions about the value of interdisciplinary knowledge.
NYC Slang
tunnel vision on one skill / locked in on one thing
Related Idioms & Phrases
put all your eggs in one basket
master one craft
go deep not wide
jack of all trades, master of none
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