Communicating and Working with Engineers - Bridging the Gap

🎉 Communicating and Working with Engineers - Bridging the Gap 🎉

Why the Communication Gap? 🤔

Have you ever felt puzzled by the dynamics of working with engineers? 🤯 Questions like "Why are our projects always behind schedule?" or "How come my engineer colleagues seem annoyed when I try to engage with them?" might resonate. You might also wonder, "What's the secret to getting them excited about what we're building and why can't they just come back to the office?"

The answers could lie in the way you communicate with your technical team. It's not about the engineers; it's often about the how of communication. As a manager, project manager, or any professional who relies on technical teams, understanding their unique mindset is key to ensuring they remain productive and motivated.

Your Instructor: Frank Kane 👨‍🏫

This course is led by Frank Kane, a seasoned senior manager and senior engineer from Amazon headquarters. With his extensive experience on both sides of the technical-managerial divide, Frank offers valuable insights into the world of engineers and how to communicate with them effectively. You'll be joining over 700,000 learners who have already benefited from Frank's expertise in technical and managerial skills.

Course Benefits: 🚀

Improving communication with your engineering team can lead to:

• More Accurate Project Schedules: By understanding each other better, you can set more realistic timelines that account for the complexities of technical work.
• A More Productive Team: Effective communication is the cornerstone of a motivated and productive engineering team.
• Building the Right Thing: Ensuring that your team's efforts align with the strategic objectives by fostering a shared understanding between all parties involved.

Course Topics: 📚

We will delve into various aspects of inter-team communication, including:

• Introversion vs. Extraversion: Learning to create an inclusive environment for both personalities.
• Big Picture vs. Technical Details: Bridging the gap between strategic vision and hands-on execution.
• Communication Optimization: Tailoring your style to keep engineers focused and engaged.
• Soft Skills vs. Hard Skills: Navigating the communication challenges that arise when balancing both sets of skills.
• Cultural, Language & Geographic Barriers: Addressing and overcoming differences that can affect team cohesion.

Hands-On Learning: 👩‍💼✨

This course is not just about theory. You'll engage in:

• Four Hands-On Activities: Including a role-playing exercise that simulates a difficult meeting with a lead engineer, allowing you to apply what you've learned in a practical setting.

Who Is This Course For? ⁉️

This course is designed for non-technical staff who work closely with engineering teams, such as:

• Managers looking to enhance the productivity of their technical team members.
• Project Managers aiming to align project objectives with engineering capabilities and constraints.
• Anyone on the business side seeking to build a more collaborative and effective working relationship with engineers.

Ready to bridge the gap between your team and the engineering department? 🚀 Enroll in "Communicating and Working with Engineers - Bridging the Gap" today and transform the way you interact with technical teams! 💫