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  • A Software Engineer's Guide To Speaking With Non-Technical Managers

    Sid Savara delivers an informative article on communicating technical info to non-technical managers. From the page: "While the examples I have provided are specific to software engineering, I have a hunch the lesson here applies across disciplines. It's a good idea to inform your... more

    Reviewed by chwash2007 Feb 06 2009, 12:27pm ( 20 reviews ) sidsavara.com

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  • Rated by positivityblog on Feb 08 2009, 11:38am

    From the page: "How To Speak The Language of Non-Technical Managers 1. Present the root cause of the problem, not just a symptom. 2. If possible, present a solution to the problem. 3. In English, please."
  • Rated by paigefiller on Feb 07 2009, 6:27am

    It's all about understanding perspective.
  • Rated by Simplyhealthy on Feb 06 2009, 7:27pm

    From the page: "It's a good idea to inform your managers of the symptoms, but it's better if you can pinpoint the actual problem, and if possible, a solution."
  • Rated by bigkazzyry on Feb 06 2009, 4:10pm

    Communication tips for those in technical fields that have non-technical bosses. I'm sure this is more common than you might think.
  • Rated by EllieW on Feb 06 2009, 2:35pm

    You need to speak to people so that they understand exactly what you are saying....
  • Rated by jennymannion on Feb 06 2009, 12:39pm

    From the page: "How To Speak The Language of Non-Technical Managers"
  • Rated by smallbizbee on Feb 06 2009, 12:35pm

    Great advice that can apply to many situations where you want to be better understood.
  • Rated by chwash2007 on Feb 06 2009, 12:27pm

    Sid Savara delivers an informative article on communicating technical info to non-technical managers. From the page: "While the examples I have provided are specific to software engineering, I have a hunch the lesson here applies across disciplines. It's a good idea to inform your managers of the symptoms, but it's better if you can pinpoint the actual problem, and if possible, a solution. It's not enough to just be accurate - we have to know our audience as well."
  • Rated by edragonu on Feb 06 2009, 11:48am

    That's a great piece of advice regarding how you should communicate especially in a hierarchical community. As a software developer myself, I really enjoyed the examples. Good read!