Business skills are essential for today's IT workers, according to exclusive new research from silicon.com.In our 2006 Skills Survey the overwhelming majority of respondents (83 per cent) said business skills are key to succeeding in IT.The business skills most in need are - for the fourth year in a row - project management and leadership. Knowledge of an individual's employment sector and foreign languages also came high on the list, while budget planning is in least demand.

The big question was whether there is a skills shortage and respondents were divided. Fifty-seven per cent agreed there is but 19 per cent said there isn't, with the rest saying they are 'neutral' on the topic.When it comes to filling IT positions two-thirds said they are able to find candidates for their job openings, much the same response as in previous years.The results are based on responses from 1,198 individuals.

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Prashanth Rai