One of the aims of the programme is to create 'T-shaped' professionals - individuals who are very knowledgeable and expert in their specialty, but who also have a broader management education and awareness of the wider business and political context. This is akin to the IT hybrid manager - specialists in IT who are also knowledgeable about business (see http://www.skyrme.com/insights/6hybrid.htm). In our research then (1990) and in more recent research into the characteristics of successful CKOs, an important factor is a person's ability to network and communicate. These professionals have to bring together people from research establishments, business and governments into to develop a cohesive local strategy for building knowledge businesses that have global presence and relevance.
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