Surprisingly, technical skills might be secondary to other sought-after traits. If you don't understand the client's requirements, then you cannot implement a system that meets their needs.
Communication is the foundation of any good business relationship or project team.
Third, the consultant must be diligent and focused on the task at hand. Last, the consultant must be able to accept constructive criticism in order to learn and build from mistakes. Yet while several executives interviewed for this article agreed that such skullduggery may be prevalent, they were quick to note that their companies do not condone or participate in the practice. We do not 'raid' because it is contradictory to our core values. A consultant who will leave a job before it's completed simply for more money will eventually do the same thing to you.