The Globe and Mail featured a selection of research conducted by business school faculty in Canadian schools who seek answers to practical and philosophical business questions. One article in particular features research conducted by the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management with assistance from Sara Mann, Associate Professor from the Department of Business at the University of Guelph.
Their research uses performance statistics from more than 700 NBA players over 24 seasons to demonstrate that pro basketball players who spent time honing new skills – while letting others slip on the court – were more likely to play the following season. The robust NBA data indicates that honing a variety of skills over time demonstrates your adaptability in the workplace, and means you’re more likely to stay there.
