The Web 2.0 Information Professional

I believe that the successful Web 2.0 Information Professional requires attitude rather than skills.  Since Web 2.0 is still evolving, it is pointless to create a list of applications which the information professional needs to be proficient in.  Within a few years, such proficiency would possibly be defunct.  However, the Web 2.0 Information Professional does require the following attitudes:

• Willingness
• to try new things
• to listen (to colleagues and clients)
• An open mind
• to not dismiss new ideas
• to not dismiss old methods (i.e. avoid technolust!)
• Courage
• to go against the grain
• to be the first
• Patience
• with reluctant colleagues
• with self when learning
• with existing systems and cultures
• Care
• be aware of clients - ensure new ideas are really helpful and not just "shiny"
• be mindful of colleagues who are fearful
• Resilience
• to be able to recover after failure