Reflection on Quote
Without clear lines of communication, our ideas would stay within our own small development teams instead of becoming mature products. While this is obvious to those of us who have become experienced engineers, the real question is: Why is it lost to us when we are engineering students?
Akbar R Khan, Software Systems Engineer, USA, “Good Communication Is Essential…” (2014)
This quote discribes the fundamental component for innovation to thrive is to have effective communications. In every successful product be it the latest smart phone to AI development , we have often marvelled at technologically advancement and functionality of the product which is made possible through much discussion and thought. this is done with commuunication.
Akbar's quote resonates that studying in an engineering course isn't just confined to the ability to solve complex problems but emphasizes the ability to communicate solutions in the most layman term for all to understand regardless of their engineering background. It is about convincing the vast majority of the present problem and what can be done to make life easier for majority of the people to benefit from it. Good communication is the ability pursuade. A successful engineer might not be the guy who is the most technical or knowledgable. He is someone who knows how to communicate the problem effective for others to solve them.
I agree with Emmanuel's view that studying engineering isn't solely restricted to solving complex problems. In today's context, the ability to describe one's work concisely to someone with no prior background in the subject matter is extremely valuable. This relates to Emmanuel's view where a successful engineer might not be the most knowledgeable but one who has excellent communication skills.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this detailed explanation of Akbar's quote.
ReplyDeleteThere is one sentence that needs review: Akbar's quote resonates that studying in an engineering course isn't just confined to the ability to solve complex problems but also in the ability to communication its solutions in the most layman term for all to understand regardless of their engineering background.