Talking Tech With Non Developers

In this episode we discuss how to talk about technology with non developers such as bosses, customers, or coworkers. We provide seven tips for how to explain yourself and your ideas to those that don't speak geek. These are:<blockquote>1. Use of analogies2. Be empathetic: avoid jargon, don't talk down3. Phrase your statements in terms of how it can help the business4. Rephrase complaints and requests back5. Give them an out. If there's still contention6. Present a solution rather than a problem. Present a symptom, not a problem.7. Catch them at a good time.</blockquote><h3>Links</h3><a href="http://js13kgames.com">js13kgames.com</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_Things">Wikipedia on IoT</a><a href="http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/conflict-resolution-summarizing-and-rephrasing-com.html">Rephrasing Blog</a> Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.