On: Things I’ve learned in 20 years of programming

[carl_sandland]

That's a really good question; I'd pay good money for developer focused communications training. Some practical ideas;

1. try to engage at work with more activities, you'd be surprised what activities you can help out with, or maybe arrange.

2. never pass up a customer focused activity, volunteer and push to be involved.

3. ask a sales or business guy at your company to be a mentor.

4. talk to random people beyond small talk (parties?).

5. read books (mileage varies).

Something like "toastmasters" for coders would be so cool.