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> I agree that you would never choose between surgeons with comparable
> surgical expertise on the basis of their grammar.
>
> However, if I might briefly return to the subject line, you might
> indeed
> choose between security consultants with comparable security expertise
> on the basis of their writing skills.
Precisely. There are professions -- like brain surgeon, or mechanic -- where communication skills are largely irrelevant. But there are also professions -- like security consultant (any kind of consultant, really), trainer/teacher, or manager -- where being able to express oneself clearly and convey information succinctly and accurately to others are _essential aspects of the work_.
Richard G. Combs
Senior Technical Writer
Polycom, Inc.
richardDOTcombs AT polycomDOTcom
303-223-5111
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rgcombs AT gmailDOTcom
303-903-6372
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