All professionals need strong interpersonal skills as they are a
fundamental requirement in any business environment. The importance of
these skills cannot be overstated in today's business world particularly
in the light of current economic conditions. Numerous books cover
interpersonal skills, but none specifically address their application
within professional job roles, in particular those within the IT
industry. This book fills that gap, providing guidance on all of the key
skills and forming a comprehensive reference manual that will be
relevant to a huge variety of situations. Topics include: building
rapport; team working; leadership; negotiation; written communication;
managing conflict; presentation skills; coaching and mentoring; problem
solving.