To succeed as a software architect you must master both technical skills and soft skills dave hendricksen illuminated the soft skills in his highly regarded 12 essential skills for software architects now in 12 more essential skills for software architects he turns to the technical side. To succeed as a software architect you must master both technical skills and soft skills dave hendricksen illuminated the soft skills in his highly regarded 12 essential skills for software architects now in 12 more essential skills for software architects he turns to the technical side. Ideal for both working and aspiring software architects 12 more essential skills for software architects is the perfect complement and follow up to dave hendricksens previous best seller 12 essential skills for software architects. The soft skills you need and a coherent framework and practical methodology for mastering them relationship skills leadership politics gracious behavior communication negotiation personal skills context switching transparency passion business skills pragmatism vision business knowledge innovation