ith the project a long time.  But the
difference is that the BD can afford to slip from time to time without
worrying about long-term damage to her credibility.  Developers with
less seniority may not feel so secure, so the BD should phrase
critiques or contrary decisions with some sensitivity for how much
weight her words carry, both technically and psychologically.</p><p>The BD does <span class="emphasis"><em>not</em></span> need to have the sharpest
technical skills of anyone in the project.  She must be