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Business English for Tech: Explain It So Anyone Gets It

Tech runs on communication as much as code — standups, specs, demos, and stakeholder updates. Business English for technology professionals helps non-native engineers, PMs, and IT leaders explain complex things simply and be understood across the business. Clear communication is a career multiplier in tech.

Digby R. Kerr
By Digby R. Kerr — Wharton MBA, author of 12 books, founder of Kerr University™. 35+ years leading global business.

Explain technical things simply

The most valuable technical people can make the complex clear to a non-technical audience. Skip the jargon, lead with the 'why it matters,' and use analogies. Clarity, not detail, is what earns trust and influence.

Standups, specs, and updates

Say what you did, what's next, and what's blocking you — briefly. Write specs and tickets that anyone can follow. Clear written communication scales your impact across a team.

Demos that land

A great demo tells a story: the problem, the solution, the payoff. Rehearse it, keep it tight, and speak to the value, not just the features.

Giving and receiving code-review feedback

Feedback in tech is constant — keep it kind, specific, and about the work. 'This could break on X — maybe guard against it?' builds a team; harsh feedback erodes one.

Frequently asked questions

What is Business English for technology professionals?

English focused on tech communication — standups, specs, demos, and explaining complex topics simply to non-technical stakeholders.

How do I explain technical concepts simply?

Skip jargon, lead with why it matters, and use analogies. Clarity earns more trust and influence than detail.

How do I run a good standup in English?

Briefly say what you did, what's next, and what's blocking you — clear and concise.

How do I give good code-review feedback?

Keep it kind, specific, and about the work, not the person.

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