Speaking Of Reliability: Friends Discussing Reliability Engineering Topics | Warranty | Plant Maintenance Communicating Complex Topics
Jun 13, 2025
Enrico and Fred tackle the challenges engineers face in communicating complex topics. They share tips on translating complicated data into actionable insights, making statistics more relatable. Visual communication is also highlighted, showcasing how examples and visuals can enhance understanding. The duo stresses the importance of knowing your audience, especially when presenting to management. Additionally, they explore the often-overlooked role of effective technical communication in engineering success.
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Simplify Complex Engineering Topics
- When explaining complex reliability topics, focus on telling the story the data reveals rather than technical details.
- Translate probabilities into practical impacts, like expected failures and related costs, to make the message clear for management.
Use Examples and Visuals
- Use easy examples to communicate technical concepts clearly.
- Prefer whiteboard drawings over software screenshots to highlight key points and enable collaborative discussion.
Visual Control Charts Win Management
- Fred changed the dye in a process and drastically reduced defects, then presented results using a giant printed control chart.
- This simple visual helped senior management instantly grasp the improvement and financial impact, unlike detailed technical reports.