409 — Communication skills for geeks

The Mind Tools L&D Podcast

Technical professionals have a high level of expertise, but translating that expertise for non-technical colleagues isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re an engineer, a researcher, or even an L&D professional, how can you communicate in a way that resonates with your audience?

This week on the Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross D and Owen are joined by Neil Thompson, founder of Teach The Geek, to discuss:

• why good communication skills are important for technical professionals;

• the specific challenges associated with technical communication;

• how L&D can support technical professionals to become better communicators.

To find out more about Neil’s work, visit www.teachthegeek.com

The very geeky meta-meta-analysis that Owen mentioned in ‘What I Learned This Week’ can be found at: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-024-01172-y

You can read the Verge article that Ross D referenced at: https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/18/24223160/waymo-honking-san-francisco-parking-lot-depot-fix-not-working

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If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn:

• Ross Dickie

• Owen Ferguson

• Neil Thompson