Title: Explain the importance of communication between engineers and their clients.
Course: Engineering Explorations I (21005-I) > Section: Examining the Engineering Practice

Explanation should include

- difficulties of communicating complex concepts in nontechnical terms
- ways to communicate effectively with clients, including restatement
- ways to assess client understanding of communication
- importance of listening to clients’ input
- consequences of not communicating effectively.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What steps can an engineer take to communicate complex concepts in nontechnical terms to clients?
- What consequences can occur if an engineer inadvertently miscommunicates or inadequately communicates with a client?
- What consequences can occur if a client inadvertently miscommunicates or inadequately communicates with an engineer?
- What steps can an engineer take to ensure that communication between an engineer and a client is thorough, accurate, and effective?
- Why is it important to assess a client's understanding of communications?