Further Resources
Talking with Techies
- How to Manage Geeks on the Fast Company Web site
- 11 Ways to Motivate Geeks at TechRepublic
- Understanding Geeks at Inc.com
Talking with Non-Techies
David Lee King has collected some links on how to communicate with people who don’t know as much as you do about technology. Also, check out Bridging the Gap Between Techies and NonTechies and Seven Tips for Talking with Nontechnical People. Of course, this sort of conversation occurs when you’re talking with patrons, trustees, directors, politicians and even IT folks themselves, but the same logic applies in every variant of this situation. Be patient, be understanding and listen carefully to their concerns.
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