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Jaques Mibielli
by Jaques Mibielli , Senior Unix Engineer , European Commission ( Chez Halian)

In this case I find it simpler to forget I am an engineer and think like I am one of them , a non technical person , I pretend to explain the issue to my parents. I compare in my head nuclear physics to what I do. I understand nothing about nuclear physics . 

 

 

Milan Ilic
by Milan Ilic , Division diretor , Serbian automobile association

By dissolving it to smaller parts, and to make analogies with subjests familiar to audience.

Karim Wanny
by Karim Wanny , Strategy & Management Consultant , Freelance

Carefully choose an example to project parts of the problem. Use the fishbone diagram for instance. And use a proper presentation method. (I'd recommend Prezi)

Focus on the determining factor(s) of the problem the most.

Communicate the current situation clearly without any fancy words/jargons/abbreviations.

Explain the approaches taken to rectify it, and how they resulted.

Ask for feedback to see if they got 'it'.

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