The Importance of communication skills for engineers

"Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership. The leader must be able to share knowledge and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others. If a leader can't get a message across clearly and motivate others to act on it, then having a message doesn't even matter."

Gilbert Amelio, former President and CEO of National Semiconductor Corp

Me and my partner Renee thinks that effective communication is the key to great leadership. A leader’s ability is to express ideas clearly and unite people to achive a set goal. Communicate correctly can build trust, influence decisions, and inspiring actions. Strong communication skills enables a leader to adapt to different teams, connect well with audience, whether through speeches, meetings, or one-on-one conversations.

Great leaders understand that communication is not just about delivering information but to make others parties feel valued and heard, thus fostering trust and collaboration. Poor communication, on the other hand, can lead to confusion, frustration, and loss of focus, and delaying progress as a result.

In today’s fast-paced and diverse world, effective communication is more important than ever. Leaders must tailor their style to various platforms and audiences while maintaining clarity and consistency.

In my opinion, for me to see someone as a leader, they must be skilled with the capability of persuading me with their ideas. Present to me a clear understanding of what they are doing or saying. Building trust and belief in their words. The way they communicate and present themselves must make me feel assured that following their direction is the right choice.