Further to the training questions

Neil,

> Perhaps someone from the NCC could comment on how appropriate or
> not this is for their staff? I'd add to the above strong
> communication and time management skills.

Agreed.  And the points you raise are general requirements......as with any
customer facing role.
 
> > Hope that helps answer your request.
> 
> Dan thanks - the point I'm trying to make is that UUNET [and probably
> a million other ISPs] have already built suitable programs that
> could be used by the RIPE NCC for the benefit of the RIPE community.
> So rather than ask questions and try to micro manage - we 
> should offer 
> our viewpoints and lead by example.

Totally agreed.

Cheers
Dan.

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