You're struggling to convey engineering jargon to stakeholders. How can you simplify the message effectively?

My go to method is to provide such analogy which is relevant to the area of expertise of the person asking the question. Example i always use finacila analogies when explaining to a financial person. It makes it easier for them to digest and understand the engineering methodologies

I will translate engineering jargon into straightforward language, use analogies and visuals, and focus on the practical implications and benefits to the stakeholders.

There are analogies that are common to most people. Relating an external cause for a project delay in terms of driving in rush hour traffic and an accident on the highway delays you. Items at the grocery store or other store being temporarily sold out and not available. When asked if a task that would take one person a week to complete can be split between two people and done in half a week, I use the example of baking a cake. If it takes 28 minutes in a pan at 350. You can't bake it twice as fast at 700 or put it into two pans and bake them in 14 minutes. This gives them the visual image to understand what is being conveyed.

Por qué en una conferencia, usamos un lenguaje claro y entendible para la audicencia con imágenes que refuercen las ideas y ejemplos que clarifiquen el mensaje? Porque la audiencia ha venido a escuchar algo que desconoce, que no entiende y necesita que alguien con mayor conocimiento lo instruya. De la misma forma en un equipo de trabajo, no podemos esperar que todos nos entendamos con la misma claridad. Por lo tanto: 1. La base del lenguaje primario debe ser la apertura y la escucha activa. 2. No sesgar las ideas, dejarlas fluir, no pinches los globos a quienes están creando. 3. Tu comprensión no necesariamente esté alineada a lo que yo pienso, respetemos nuestras diferencias. 4. Genérenos espacios relajados y cómodos para todos.

I will avoid technical terms, use everyday language to replace engineering jargon, using analogies while emphasizing how the technology benefits the stakeholder. Pictures or videos can also help simplify ideas. relate the solution to a real-world scenario.

Yes I would use Visuals: Diagrams, charts, and infographics can make complex ideas more accessible. Visuals often convey messages more effectively than words alone.

Yes. Agreed. Visual aids especially with a good power point slides help me alot in explaining the complex ideas and process to non engineering people. Less words with more graphics, process flow and even a short video will helps you to convey the message.

Incorporate diagrams, charts, and graphs to illustrate complex ideas. Visuals can make abstract concepts more tangible and easier to understand.

“If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.”(c) 1. Use simple words 2. Encapsulate complex systems into “black boxes” to provide a high-level overview without getting bogged down in details. 3. Begin with the general picture and slowly introduce more details as needed.

Understand the audience you're speaking to and what is important to them prior to your presentation, and take time to prepare. Start at the end and work backward from there by asking yourself: 1. What message do you want your audience to take away from your presentation? 2. Where is the complexity in your presentation that describes and supports that message? 3. Are they necessary to convey your message? 4. If not, does removing the complexity weaken your message? (check with a colleague!) 4. If they are, is there an easy-to-understand analogy that will allow your audience to quickly grasp your message? Remember, your real goal is to help your audience understand the concepts and not to teach them detailed terminology!

Yes. Would agree with the method where simple words, used analogy which the audience can relate easily which usually the can see daily, used short video and clean slide presentation with less words can help a lot explaining to the audience. Different audience need different approach. I usually implement the SMART concept in the presentation.

Remove all three letter acronyms from your work - both written and verbal. Consider if you are using insider jargon that needs to be defined in a glossary of terms. Be consistent in your use of terminology - if there are two terms that are the same or similar, pick one and stick with it. Get a reviewer outside of your industry to check for clarity.

Practice like you are explaining it to a friend or parent with little or no technical background. And find some analogies! Chemical reactions can be compared to baking. Mechanical engineering concepts can be compared to working in the gym with weights. You get the idea. Find some common thing most of us have done and take advantage of the similarities to explain. They don't need to know the topic as in-depth as you do, they just need to feel like they understand what you are doing at a basic level.

Yes I'd highlight how the technology impacts the stakeholders. Explain what it does, not how it works. Emphasise improvements, cost savings, efficiency, or competitive advantages.

In my experience you may need to explain a project, problem or concept multiple times. It is important to stay patient and try different analogies if the first explanation wasn't clear. Have the person explain back to you, listen carefully, and then try again to explain correcting any misunderstandings.

Pausing during a presentation to allow feedback is good. I even put a slide in presentations to solicit feedback. What is really good, if you are fortunate to have a live audience, is to look at their facial expressions. You can usually tell if they "get it" or they are lost. Often, people won't ask a question because they are afraid they will appear dumb. If they are looking at their phone during the presentation, you've lost your audience.

Aún no está claro? Mi aporte es que nos basemos en casos específicos de un evento como ejemplo para que, mediante una metodología, evidenciemos dónde se produjo el problema. Una vez definido, el problema se debe desintegrar en definir las causas mediante minimo 3 preguntas del POR QUé. Preguntar y animar a las opiniones refleja una práctica sana de todo equipo de trabajo. En muchos casos, no se llega a determinar el por qué en la primera vez, pero el ejercicio sirvió para animar la participación y la búsqueda de cómo trabajar mejor como equipo.

Analogies can bridge the gap between technical jargon and everyday understanding. In a project on cybersecurity, I explained encryption by comparing it to a locked safe where only the correct combination (key) could open it. This analogy helped stakeholders grasp the importance and mechanism of encryption without delving into technical details. Metaphors can simplify technical explanations by drawing parallels to known experiences. When discussing network traffic optimisation, I compared it to a well-organised motorway system where traffic flow is managed to prevent congestion. This metaphor clarified the concept for stakeholders without requiring them to understand networking intricacies.

Keep it short. Challenge yourself to explain a concept in one page, not two. This can assist in focusing your effort to key messages.

The best way is to make them understand about these jargons through a simple example by knowing the background of your stakeholders, definitely research should be done before attending the stakeholders and your audience so that you can make things easy for them to understand

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