Clifford Whitcomb

Presents key principles of communication that support clear exchanges in a technical context and help engineers learn effective communication skillsEffective communication is a necessity for engineers. Even minor on-the-job misunderstandings can cost time, money, or worse. Yet even though recent studies show that improved communication makes for...

Historically, the need for communication skills was not particularly emphasized in engineering education. However, recent studies show that clear, spoken communication is an essential competency for an engineer. This book introduces key principles of communication that support clear exchanges in a technical context. Using self-assessment tools and...