When working with stakeholders who aren't as tech-savvy, clear communication is crucial. Here are some strategies to bridge the gap: Simplify jargon: Break down technical terms into simple language that everyone can understand. Visual aids: Use diagrams, charts, and other visuals to illustrate complex concepts. Active listening: Pay attention to stakeholders' questions and feedback to ensure mutual understanding. What strategies have you found effective in bridging technical language gaps?

To bridge technical language barriers with stakeholders, I focus on using clear, simple language and relatable analogies. I avoid jargon, explaining complex concepts in terms that resonate with their business goals. Visual aids, like diagrams or flowcharts, help illustrate processes and make abstract ideas tangible. I actively encourage questions, ensuring stakeholders feel comfortable clarifying points. Regularly summarizing key takeaways and confirming alignment also reinforces understanding. By focusing on their needs and fostering open communication, I create a shared language that aligns technical solutions with business objectives.

Your stakeholders don't need to understand technical details, they need confidence in you. If they are struggling with technical details you haven't conveyed the objective of your message. Your communication should: • show you understand their concerns and have addressed them • show how your solutions solve their problems • convince them that you know your subject and have applied your knowledge You were employed as the technical expert, the stakeholders have their own expertise. If they are asking technical questions they don't understand you have not conveyed your own competence in the topic

Since the idea is to make people understand the topic/idea even with different technical skill level, the best thing is to put "Highlight" as the summary of the topic. And when we create it, you should test it by positioning yourself as the layman. By doing it, you know that if you think you won't understand, don't expect the others will understand.

Effective and clear communication with stakeholders is essential for achieving your objectives. The mode of communication should be chosen based on the nature of the issue and the desired outcome. It’s crucial to select the appropriate communication method to clearly convey the matter, its causes, effects, and potential cost-effective solutions. Modern tools such as AutoCAD, 3D models, Primavera, and MS Project can greatly enhance your ability to present and demonstrate your points effectively.

Couple of ways to deal with the language barrier: - Use more visual cues than verbal to paint the big picture! - Be precise to the point rather than drifting away from what’s required. Mind these stakeholders are smarter and at times they could be testing you as to how well you’re aware of things.

I'll echo many of the other's comments, and just add that perhaps focus more on the problem/desired outcome (the what) vs the technical details (the how) to accomplish the goal.

The strategy I adopt is to focus on the purpose and objectives while cutting down on the technical specifications… for example: “Need a high pressure pump with required ( or huge) capacity for the Boiler’s water requirements” as against “Need a multi-stage pump generating 80 bar(g) pressure and 1000 m3/hr for the Boiler Feed Water requirements” We can also relate the 1000m3/hr to a commonly used analogy of “filling a standard sized swimming pool in X hours “