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The "Huh?"Factor

Talking to a techie requires two sets of skills. The firstbarrier is understanding their language: CAT 5, DSL, VPN, etc. Onceyou're past that roadblock, you've got to distill thebusiness benefits. Don't expect proficiency in the first areato help you understand your techie's explanation of thesecond.

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