How To Communicate Technical Concepts Understandably

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The gap between complex technical expertise and the understanding of those outside the IT sphere poses a significant challenge. Tackling this dilemma demands more than just a comprehensive grasp of IT principles; it necessitates the skill to express these concepts in a universally comprehensible manner. In this article from raisethemwell.org, we aim to unveil practical strategies that IT professionals can utilize to effectively communicate their achievements to non-technical audiences.

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What is a Smart Contract?

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Question
You have heard of smart contracts in cryptocurrency contexts. What is a smart contract?

Answer
It is a automated or self-executing bid to buy or sell cryptocurrency when a condition is met (e.g., a price point is reached). As with stock trading with limit orders based on price, a smart contract is the equivalent with cryptocurrency. Usually the contract will execute exactly with the parameters you set forth or more in your favor (e.g.,

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What Does CMP Stand for in the Context of Internet Ads?

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Problem scenario
In the context of websites, you read that CMP stands for Creative Management Platform. What else can CMP stand for?

Solution
In the context of cookies and privacy online, CMP refers to Consent Management Platform.

To read more about what a Consent Management Platform is see these postings:
https://blog.didomi.io/en-us/what-is-a-consent-management-platform-cmp-the-ultimate-guide-didomi
https://cookie-script.com/consent-management-platform
https://www.admonsters.com/what-is-a-cmp/

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Can the Word “Bandwidth” Be Use to Describe an Employee’s Capacity for More Work?

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Is it acceptable to ask an employee if they have availability for more work by asking if they have “bandwidth”?

Answer
Yes, but not everyone will know what it means, and some people don’t care for this metaphor.

Sources:

https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/57935/is-it-proper-to-use-the-word-bandwidth-as-it-relates-to-time-allotment

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-meaning-when-your-boss-says-Do-you-have-any-bandwidth-for-a-project

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What is a Type 1 or Type 2 Company?

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Problem scenario
You have heard about type 1 and type 2 companies. What are the differences?

Solution
We think that they are modes rather than types.

Gartner uses a word called “bimodal” to describe different patterns in the I.T. industry. Mode 1 refers to highly regulated environments whereas mode 2 refers to experimental, bleeding-edge environments. Thus a financial institution with private records would be an example of a mode 1 business.

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Is the Term “Threadjacking” a Netiquette or Cybersecurity Issue?

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Problem scenario
You have heard the term “threadjacking” in different contexts. What does it mean?

Answer
The word “threadjack” can have different meanings. It can be a netiquette issue, a cybersecurity issue, or both.

Threadjacking can refer to the practice of responding to an email thread or website posting to change the topic. These type of threadjackings have no security implication.

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What Do the Terms Upstream and Downstream Mean in I.T.?

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What do the terms upstream and downstream mean in I.T.?

Answer
If a project B is downstream from project A, project B has evolved from project A. In the genealogy of software/code/projects, project A is said to be upstream to project B if project A is an ancestor of project B. Project D is said to be downstream to project C if project D is a descendant of project B.

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