How to Find An Expert

Career success often depends on finding the right expert to help with difficult decisions. This Control Design article says to avoid experts such as vendors who have a direct financial stake in a certain outcome. The article goes on to show how to find better resources such as peers and truly independent systems integrators and consultants. Search for someone who frequently implements similar technology. How do you go about finding an industry expert or industry mentor?

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