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1. What level of technical knowledge do you think a non-technical manager needs? Why is the level you recommend appropriate (in contrast with more or less knowledge)?

2. How should a non-technical manager keep up with changes in technology?

3. What were the resources you found most useful in supporting your work in this module?

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What level of technical knowledge do you think a non-technical manager needs? Why is the level you recommend appropriate (in contrast with more or less knowledge)?

2. How should a non-technical manager keep up with changes in technology?

3. What were the resources you found most useful in supporting your work in this module?

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1. What level of technical knowledge do you think a non-technical manager needs? Why is the level you recommend appropriate (in contrast with more or less knowledge)?

A good rule of thumb for every industry is that a non-technical manager needs a working knowledge of technical knowledge. This knowledge should then be supplemented with additional knowledge, as specific for the company that the manager works for, based on their individual systems. The non-technical manager needs at least the minimum amount of ...

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