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It’s good to talk

“It’s good to talk” – a familiar saying, but does it still hold true in a world where the internet, social media, remote working, and all things digital seem to reign supreme?

02/04/2024 12:53:23

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“I think it does, because it is an easy and pleasant way of spreading knowledge,” says Roger Haw, Managing Director of Flame Hardeners.

“The dissipation of knowledge should be one of the prime objectives of the readers of this magazine, since it is a primary route to successful design, development and manufacture,” observes Haw, as he expands on the subject.

Talking to peers, strangers, work colleagues, and even people in the pub can lead to unexpected benefits – although, obviously, there are commercially sensitive areas which cannot be discussed openly with strangers.

However, how many times have you been at a seminar or even social event when a discussion led to someone saying, “we had a problem like that”, and then freely going on to tell you how they solved it?

Read the full article in DPA's April issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.