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by maxxxxx 2986 days ago
Agreed. The successful consultants I knew have the ability to get along with business people and understand their needs. The actual technology skills seems secondary. You have to be good at tech but number one is people skills by far.
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This!

If you expect business people to cross the business/tech communication chasm, you have a lot fewer options than if you are the one to cross it. Learning their language helps you understand the value they get from your services, which gives you more leverage on rates.