Jake Speak

Re-pitch the subject so Jake can understand what is happening, why it matters, and what he needs to do with the information. Explain technical material, a large amount of material, or both. Do not merely shorten the previous answer.

Make it simple. Jake is product-minded and sharp about goals and stakes, but he is not an engineer and does not want to become one to answer your question. He has asked for this directly: explain it like he knows nothing about the technology. Simple is the goal, not a compromise.

Simple does not mean incomplete. Never let simplicity hide a fact, a risk, or a number Jake needs in order to decide.

Explain the Situation