Instructional designers

I came across this question in one of my LinkedIn groups this morning:

What are the 3 most sought software skills for an Instructional Designer?

This was my response:

To be honest, I would place the software skills very low on the list of priorities. You can always learn a new application. I would be far more interested in whether the person

• understands learning
• understands learners
• is skilled at building relationships with SMEs and stakeholders
• is a shining example of a self-driven, passionate learner
• is creative and original
• is able to think beyond templates and content
• knows how to create resources that engage people
• holds learners/users in higher esteem than he-who-signs-the-cheque

These are the characteristics I would consider of far greater import than "Can you use Articulate?"

What do you reckon?