Many companies do this sort of career transitioning on an informal basis. Puffer and his boss provided much of the basic training and mentoring the employee needed. When more advanced skills were required, his boss provided formal Novell training. Training Fills Gaps SPR employs graduates with majors ranging from math to music. Boeing has a variety of training options.
Specialized skills are particularly important.
It's usually much easier to teach the people the technology rather than the domain area of our business. Managers need to look beyond traditional IT talent. We determine which specific skill sets we're short on, such as Web development. Menagh is a freelance writer in Maple Corner, Vt. Computerworld Inc. All rights reserved.