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Jul 2024
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David Epstein: The power of being a gene...

Norges Bank Investment Management
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In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai welcomes David Epstein, author of the book Range, which challenges conventional wisdom and illustrates why generalists often thrive in a specialized world. David shares his insights on the advantages of being a generalist, the importance of a sampling period, how embracing diversity and unconventional thinking can help teams and organizations innovate and stay ahead, and much more. Tune in to discover how being a generalist can benefit your personal and professional development! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New episode out every Wednesday.

The production team for this episode includes PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was conducted by Arabella Graves and Isabelle Karlsson.






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