liaison

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When you hear 'liaison', think of a person linking two different groups. Usually, they work in organizations helping departments work together by passing information and sorting out any issues.

Examples in Different Contexts

In software development, a liaison can bridge the gap between technical developers and non-technical stakeholders. A product manager might state, 'Our technical liaison translated the project requirements into a language everyone could understand.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The design team complained about a lack of clear guidance and feedback from the developers about the app design. We need to ensure seamless communication between the teams.

Response:

I suggest nominating an IT liaison from the developing team, who can provide clear and consistent guidance to the designers.

Business

Scenario:

There seems to be a disconnect between the marketing and product development teams. A collaboration could lead to a more successful product launch.

Response:

You're right. Perhaps we need a liaison officer to improve communication and synchronization between the marketing and development teams.