Most of us (developers) focus so much on writing clean code but forget how important it is to talk about it clearly, especially with folks outside tech.
I like the “Communication Iceberg” analogy. I’ve seen analogies and stories do way more than technical explanations ever could.
One thing I try to do: tie everything back to real outcomes:
That's something I actively work on. That's precisely what I mean when I say we need to speak more 'language of business' to my team. I especially appreciated the breakdown of the audience and the specific tips provided for each.
Loved this. Super relatable.
Most of us (developers) focus so much on writing clean code but forget how important it is to talk about it clearly, especially with folks outside tech.
I like the “Communication Iceberg” analogy. I’ve seen analogies and stories do way more than technical explanations ever could.
One thing I try to do: tie everything back to real outcomes:
- money saved
- speed gained
- risks avoided
That’s what non-tech people actually care about.
Great read, Saurabh.
Thanks Raul.
And great tips about outcomes linking to money, speed, and risk. These are things that matter to the business and can help make the right impact.
That's something I actively work on. That's precisely what I mean when I say we need to speak more 'language of business' to my team. I especially appreciated the breakdown of the audience and the specific tips provided for each.
Thanks. Glad it helped!