For example, instead of outsourcing more call centres to India or other developing countries, companies might employ people in America or Europe who have good practical knowledge of products or services and can deal with inquiries from home.

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They are required to have excellent knowledge of English or Arabic and good knowledge of the other language.

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The successful candidate will bring at least three years of board experience, have a good working knowledge and understanding of executive compensation, be skilled in psychological jujitsu, and have enough political savvy to win a Chicago mayoral election.

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"It depends on the role and certainly to be a head coach in rugby you need to have a pretty good knowledge of the game and I would suppose to be a manager of a soccer team you'd need the same, " he said.

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And some have a pretty good knowledge of, you know, medical diseases and how to treat them, and some don't, and so it's our job to actually train those people because when the conflict is over, they will still be the ones to actually be out there in those rural areas.

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Many have good intensions that far outstrip their knowledge of the cause they choose to support.

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The lady on the bank board did have that industry knowledge (and also a good sense of humor about how many boards look at the diversity issue).

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For those would-be Tolkienites waiting to see The Hobbit on the screen who are unblessed with the knowledge, lore and wisdom of the Tolkien legendarium, I have good news.

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Even if someone has a good eye, experience and knowledge of the rules, only the best umpires have an exceptionally cool head.

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