In the Creative Media sector, there can be times where it is necessary to explain technical issues or discuss specialist topics with both people who may have an in depth knowledge on the topic and those who don't. It is therefore important to know how to adapt your methods of communication depending on who you are discussing the topic with.
If you are discussing a project with your own team, it is more likely that they will understand the technical terms and jargon relating to the topic. For example, within a web design team your colleagues will most likely be able to understand what you are talking about if you start rambling on about correct HTML syntax or the importance of clearing floating divs, and also saves time as you won't have to necessarily stop and explain the terms you use.
However, if you then need to explain this information to a client who has little to no knowledge in this area, the technical jargon is likely to go straight over their heads. Therefore it would be more suitable to avoid using technical terminology and put the issue into layman's terms as much as you can to avoid any confusion. While this might take slightly longer, at least the information will be digestible and the talk won't just be a one-way jargon fest.
