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An Engineer Getting Started at Communicating More Effectively
Being a Great Communicator is a Crucial skills if You Are Starting in Technology
I continue my series of articles focused on newbies into Computer Engineering if you are new to technology. Please remember it is not all about technology. Soft skills are super necessary, and you will often find yourself trying to convey technical concepts to others. Remember, this can happen to non-technical users or even super veterans in technology.
Here are some tips and tricks to get you going, and I leave you with the idea that you may want to join your local Toastmasters as well https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club.
Here is some tips and tricks to get you going, and I leave you with the idea that you may want to join your local Toastmasters as well https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club.
A More Effective Communicator
1. Master The Topic
Make sure you understand topics at a deeper level.
- Learn why things work at a deeper level; for example, if you going to create a web page, then understand how http works on a server, as it could be helpful if you run into issues.
- Show curiosity towards things at a deeper level, it's not enough to simply know that you can host a website on a webserver; why is that the case.
- Keep up with technology through blogs like medium.com or dev.to.
2. Active Listening
When presenting, pause to listen and truly listen to what your audience is saying.
- One good trick is to rephrase the understanding of what the audience said to confirm your understanding.
- Make sure you are answering the actual questions or concerns. It’s a good idea to ask at the end of an answer if you actually answered their question.
3. Structure & Visuals
Having an appropriate structure for your presentation or knowledge sharing is important, or else you can appear scattered.
