Yes .. its very much often issue we face in diversity staff with Halliburton. One of the key winner is - USE Stop work authority and ask again but do not proceed if anything is not fully understood. There is always a way to communicate effectively if discussed properly

In my experience, overcoming communication barriers in the Oil and Gas industry requires a multi-faceted approach. I've found that implementing industry-specific language training significantly enhances mutual understanding, especially across technical and non-technical teams. Using visual aids and diagrams has been invaluable in clarifying complex processes and technical workflows, making information more accessible. Additionally, fostering a culture of open feedback has allowed for continuous improvement and realignment of expectations, ensuring clarity. Encouraging team members to share feedback openly has been instrumental in identifying and addressing any miscommunication early.

Understanding cultural differences can help avoid misunderstandings. Take time to learn about the customs and communication styles of your colleagues and partners from different regions.

Visual aids are helpful without doubt, but open feedback is critical. And, it must be earned through trust. If your people don’t respect you, the open feedback can easily be faulty, thoughtless or counterproductive. One helper, especially if you are teaching a class or group, is to use common language with diagrams and visual aids, and work on it until everyone understands you. Everyone. Point this out — that you are going to stay with the problem until Everybody gets it, and you are on the right path.

I used to work in construction just as a laborer. And in our team how we operated and communicated with our co workers that didn't speak the same language, is simply translation apps to communicate in real time. Your points here are spot on to help bridge communication and being multi-faceted, but having a translation app on your phone is the fastest way to help understand each other on a better communicative level throughout an entire company. example, Lets say if you go to another country where you don't speak the language, translation apps help you navigate the country and language barriers. Your conversations can get very deep and personal and technical through these apps as well, and you connect more emotionally with your co-workers