Communication: A Responsibility and A Challenge

Throughout his career, an engineer has a responsibility to communicate the results of his work to four major audiences: his management, his colleagues, students or trainees, and the lay public. He must, therefore, be proficient in various forms of oral and written communication, ranging from simple conversations to formal reports and articles. To transmit information effectively, an engineer must have a complete understanding of his audience, his subject and his language. The Professional Group on Engineering Writing and Speech sponsors publications, meetings and workshops to help IRE members meet this communication challenge successfully.