Computer knowledge 'undervalued'

[temi]

Computer skills are still undervalued in the UK board room, according to software giant Microsoft. It surveyed 500 UK business leaders and found that a knowledge of information technology (IT) was seen as the seventh most important workplace skill.
Instead, team working and interpersonal skills were seen as the core factors, followed by initiative.
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said IT skills were needed from the shop floor to the chief executive.



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[Meti]

It is sad to hear about this, computer knowledge being undervaluated, I think it is a important factor, whilst team work and interpersonal skills may be very important, I still see this in the same league.

Meti

 

[temi]

Most MDs are schooled the old fashion way, not knowing the importance of IT in this modern day should be classified as a sin