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From @bslook: What are the most in demand skills for the next 5 years or so?

Rich Reba
we are seeing significant client action being taken in several segments: big data business models, mobile business models, modernizing & migrating workloads out to the cloud, and integrating SaaS / XaaS back into the enterprise

Rich Reba
cybersecurity, devops, orchestration, integration, and social media / collaboration capabilities are all key enablers in these segments

Rich Reba
also, an integrated operational support system + business support system (OSS / BSS) is essential in making capabilities at all layers available "as a Service"

Sue Cronizer
There's a big need for communication/translation skills - being able to understand the technology BUT relate it in business terms to the customer

Adrian Jones
Be interested to hear if people are seeing much demand for NoSQL databases with clients

Mike Trusty
The tools Theyaa used identify these as well. Communication, project management, leadership all show up as key skills in many areas

John Furrier
biggest skill imho is decision making in uncertain unstructured environments; being fluent in data, social media, and communication

John Furrier
using online tools is another great skill
Jerry Overton
I don't know the answer, but it would have to be something related to collaboration and communication -- right?

Paul
yes - sifting through the "noise" and extracting insights for decision support is getting more important as data traffic grows exponentially - plus associated industry knowledge for context (the "double-deep" principle)

Henry Helgen
@scronizer I think communicating with clients and translating vague business needs into a detailed and accurate yet concise technical spec is a rare and valuable skill.

Rich Reba
also - SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE that can tie all of these "Outside-In" and legacy enterprise capabilities together to get results

Rick Wilhelm
@HenryHelgen Yes ... A clear spec is a memorialization of clear thinking.