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Computer wizards need people skills too

One computer whiz could rattle off the answer to nearly any technical question, but clients never wanted to work with him, said Eriq Neale, who spent 16 years in business technology departments before starting Eon Consulting.

The employee didn’t realize he came across as arrogant and off-putting, said Neale, who believes technical workers often fall into one of two categories.

Some people are wizards with undeveloped social skills, and others manage to marry technical acumen with the ability to communicate.

By Noble Sprayberry

The Dallas Morning News

Full Story: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003211412_peopleskills20.html

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