What Every Engineer Should Know About Business Communication

by John X. Wang

Engineers must possess a range of business communication skills that enable them to effectively communicate the purpose and relevance of their idea, process, or technical design. This unique business communication text is packed with practical advice that will improve your ability to― Focusing on the three critical communication needs of engineering professionals―speaking, writing, and listening―the book delineates critical communication strategies required in many group settings and work situations. It demonstrates how to integrate a marketing strategy into every facet of engineering communication, from presentations, visual aids, proposals, and technical reports to e-mail and phone calls. Using situational examples, the book also illustrates how to use computers, graphics, and other engineering tools to effectively communicate with other engineers and managers.

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Haytham Badawey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book on business communication are essential and very helpful for both the business or technical field. In my humble opinion, it doesn't make any difference if you're making a financial report, or a machines maintenance report, it's the same idea. It has to be short, specific and to the point.

This book was helpful, but I found it useless to confine the target audience just to the engineers, even though I am a mechanical engineer myself.

But what I really liked about this book is its simplicity and also the references that the author used were like eye openers, those sources at the end of each chapter are very helpful if you're looking for further information.