What are the major role or a key skill of an IT Consultant?

Skills that an IT Consultant must have: 1.Communication Skills : Strong and effective communication skills are required to build a successful process. Problem solving skills to analyse and create work through and work around when faced with issues. Wide range of ICT skills to cover the areas specific to the role, ability to self assess skills levels and take action to improve ones own learning ; Team working skills to develo those around to move together in common work plans