In HBR, June 2014 there is an article: 21st Century Talent Spotting – Why potential now trumps brains, experiences and ‘competencies’, by Claudio Fernández-Aráoz. See for reference: http://hbr.org/2014/06/21st-century-talent-spotting/ Key points – quoting: Eras of talent spotting: 1) physical attributes; 2)
Definition by Merriam-Webster (selected part): lean: adjective, not having much fat on the body : physically thin, strong, and healthy In a technology context, lean means reducing waste to enable, maximize the utilization of resources and capabilities to create maximum
Definitions from Merrim-Webster agile: adjective; able to move quickly and easily; quick, smart, and clever agility: noun; the quality or state of being agile Agile is contextual – in a technology project or product development context this entails ‘quicker, smarter