Workshop: Visualising Engineering Communication – Using Systems Design to Understand Communication in an Engineering Project

In this workshop, participants will be introduced to collaborative systems thinking methodologies designed to map out the lifecycle of engineering projects, capturing the interactions between various stakeholders and processes. Participants will engage in a hands-on visualization exercise. This activity encourages participants to apply visual systems design techniques to projects they are familiar with, allowing them to map out the communication activities from the project’s inception to its conclusion. The intention is to provide a tangible experience of breaking down and understanding the communication interactions in their projects, capturing the ‘who, what, why and how' of these. This exercise is about fostering a deeper understanding and critical thinking about the communication networks at play.