What do you do if non-technical stakeholders struggle to understand complex technical information?

To share your ideas about making things it's smart to look up who you're talking to on LinkedIn first. This helps you explain things in a way they'll get. If you're talking to someone who might want to invest in your project knowing about them can help you both be clear about what's involved, including any risks. This makes your talks honest and builds trust.

When faced with non-technical stakeholders grappling with intricate technical concepts, clarity becomes paramount. Understanding your audience is key; simplify complex information to ensure comprehension. As the adage goes, "If you can't explain it to a five-year-old, you don't understand it well enough." Break down jargon, use relatable examples, and encourage questions to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical understanding. Effective communication fosters collaboration and alignment, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions. Prioritize clarity and simplicity to ensure all parties are on the same page, facilitating smoother processes and successful outcomes.

Yes its a challenging task to explain complex technical concepts to non technical stake holders. We need to adopt stories, situations, examples of daily life which each one of us faces and which is similar to what we want to explain. We need to give simple examples to explain our concepts and that can be grasped easily by Non technical folks. We must put ourselves in their shoes before and then plan what and how we want to explain the technical concept, avoid jargons keep things simple.

In manufacturing engineering, simplify complex technical information for non technical stakeholders. Use visuals like flowcharts for production processes, 3D models for product designs, and charts for performance metrics. Here are some other examples. 1. For instance, use a Gantt chart to illustrate project timelines or a Pareto chart to highlight key quality issues in production. 2. Illustrate the assembly line process with a flowchart and compare it to a recipe in cooking to make it relatable 3. Explain lean manufacturing principles with a visual of a production line before and after implementation

I've always used simple, colorful 2D drawings from PowerPoint to share my ideas. You don't need fancy 3D models to make your point. This works great for me because I'm not good at drawing by hand. When you draw, label things clearly with words to avoid confusion. For example, a circle might look like a sphere or cylinder, depending on how you see it. Try not to put too much writing on your sketches.

After sharing your idea always allow time for questions. This not only clarifies any doubts but can also spark new ideas. Listen to your audience they might offer insights you hadn't thought of. If immediate feedback isn't available, share your drawings or flowcharts with them and ask for their thoughts within a week. This demonstrates you value their input, especially if they're potential stakeholders.