Bridging the Gap: Essential Phrases and A Guide to Effectively Communicate the Science of Decision-Making

How to communicate the power of OR to a general audience? By using clear, concise, and understandable language, OR professionals can communicate the value of OR to a wide range of audiences.

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OR can be a complex and challenging field to communicate, especially to non-experts. It is important to be specific about how OR can help your audience. Don’t just say that OR can help you to make better decisions. Explain how OR can help you to solve specific problems and achieve specific goals. There are a number of phrases that can be used to communicate OR in a clear and concise way. Here are some tips for communicating OR:

• Define OR in a clear and simple way. Explain that OR is the use of scientific methods to make better decisions.
• Use concrete examples to illustrate OR concepts. This will help people to understand how OR is used in the real world.
• Avoid using technical jargon. If you must use jargon, be sure to define it clearly.
• Be patient and answer questions. People may have questions about OR, so be prepared to answer them in a clear and…