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Communication in Engineering - Majid Ali

The document covers the fundamentals of communication in engineering, including definitions, types (verbal and non-verbal), and effective methods. It emphasizes the importance of communication skills for professional development, problem-solving, and client satisfaction. Additionally, it includes a class assignment focused on interpreting and preparing engineering sketches and diagrams.

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Communication in Engineering

(Level 3)

By: Majid Ali


Topics covered in this
lecture
• What is Communication
• Different types of Communication
• Process of Communication
• Effective Methods of Communication
• Importance of Communication
• Class Assignment
Communication

What is Meant by
Communication?
It is a process of exchanging information,
conveying thoughts and messages.
It can include words, sounds, signs or
behaviours to express or exchange information

1. Verbal
2. Non-Verbal

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Types of Communication

• Verbal Communication
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Graphical Communication

• Non-Verbal Communication

Class Activity: Differentiate the following as verbal


or non- verbal form of communication

1. Facial Expression
2. Email to your colleague
3. Posture
4. Presenting a design to client

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with-examples/
Effective Methods of Communication
• Visual Aids

• Be Clear & Concise

• Listen actively Image Link: https://www.goodsophist.com/2018/02/12/visual-aid-


design-tools/

• Consider your
audience

• Use multiple
channels
Dynamics of Communication
•Compassion: Conveying an empathic
understanding of a situation and your audience

•Clarity: Ensuring your message is clear to someone


unfamiliar with a given situation

•Conciseness: Guaranteeing your message is no


longer than it needs to be and conveys a central
point

•Connection: Building an emotional connection with


your audience

•Conviction: Infusing your communication with a


sense of personal investment and commitment Image Link: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/communication-
techniques

•Courage: Exuding confidence in the face of


uncertainty, risk, or danger
Importance of Communications

• Professional Development
• Problem Solving Skills
• Better Work Culture
• Innovation
• Learn Faster by Better Communication
• Client Satisfaction

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communication-skills/
Why communication is a critical tool for
any engineer
Effective communication is a key skill for any engineer to have, regardless of
their level of experience or the specific industry they work in. Following are
some aspects that can be improved by having better communication skills

• Technical Reports
Class Activity: Write an email about an
• Email Communication introduction about yourself and the course you
are doing at NSA and send it to following email
• Meetings address from your university account
• Presentations
[email protected]
• Technical Drawings & Diagrams
• Documentation
• Helps communicating with your colleagues, clients, or other stakeholders.
Class Assignment
• Scenario: Explore a product/circuit/network and interpret and
prepare appropriate engineering sketches/circuit/ network
diagrams.
• Outcome Expected: A written report providing the
interpretation of the information and features found.
Engineering sketches/circuit/ network diagram prepared by
the student.
Any Questions?

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