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L08 Communication - Winter 2021

The document discusses the importance of communication in engineering, highlighting interactions among engineers, clients, and the public. It contrasts stepwise, sequential design with concurrent design, emphasizing the benefits of collaboration and timely feedback in improving design efficiency and safety. Additionally, it reviews essential communication skills for effective engineering practice.

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L08 Communication - Winter 2021

The document discusses the importance of communication in engineering, highlighting interactions among engineers, clients, and the public. It contrasts stepwise, sequential design with concurrent design, emphasizing the benefits of collaboration and timely feedback in improving design efficiency and safety. Additionally, it reviews essential communication skills for effective engineering practice.

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ENG 1430

Design in Engineering

Communication
Communication
Who do engineers communicate with?
• With other engineers
• With other professionals
• With other teams
• With clients
• With the public
Stepwise, Sequential
Design
• Design proceeds in a well defined, independent
manner
• Engineering Design
• Manufacturing
• Sales and Marketing
• Product Delivery
“Over-the-
Wall”
Engineering
Stepwise, Sequential
Design
Challenges with sequential design:
• Communication between groups is poor
• Time consuming redesign as problems discovered
• Departmental boundaries
Concurrent Design
• A process in which all design professionals work
together on the project from the beginning
• It provides a forum for all perspectives to be heard
Concurrent Design
• Involves ALL those concerned on the Design Team
• Input as the design process proceeds
• Still the same system, just more points of view
(Better chance for timely “Feedback”).
Benefits of Concurrent
Design
• Increases likelihood that engineers can identify safety
and reliability problems before a design is completed
• Increases likelihood of a ‘successful’ design
• Improves design efficiency
• We do not want to harm the user
Review of
Communication Skills
As a good communicator…..
• Do you listen well without interrupting?
• Can you restate the problem to demonstrate
understanding?
• Can you express your ideas clearly and concisely?
• Can you solicit feedback and accept criticism?
Communication skills
 Professional voice
 Appropriate conventions
 Figurative language
 Body language
 Reports and presentations

 See Text pgs. 318-359 (mini-test #2 readings)


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