Communication allows people to work together effectively and get things done, while lack of communication can cause problems. The document discusses various forms of communication like writing, phone calls, meetings, and presentations. It provides tips for communicating clearly and effectively, such as being direct, using some visuals, and staying on topic without going off on tangents. Clear communication is important for engineers to convey important information to others.

1. The Importance of Communication Alex Dressler This would be so much more useful if we weren’t 5 feet away from each other.

2. Communication allows people to get things done. Which is why engineers need to learn to utilize it efficiently. A result of good communication: A result of bad communication:

3. A few forms of communication: Writing Phone calls Meetings Speeches Presentations Morse code Smoke signals

4. Here are a few ways people can communicate effectively .

5. BE CLEAR … Don’t try to communicate using subliminal messages. Be direct Don’t be obscure Don’t make people read super fine print Brainwashing people is not the answer

6. Don’t go over the top with visuals in presentations, although having some visuals can be a good thing.

7. Don’t be shy… Show some in your writing, oration, or drawings. FLAIR

8. Stay on track. As an engineer, all you’re trying to do is convey some important information. In other words, don’t go off on tangents.

9. THAT’S IT! Now go communicate.