Subject Matter Experts

December 17, 2020 | Sponsored

Tapping Tacit Knowledge With The Superpower Of Peer-To-Peer Learning

Find out how Fuse customers are harnessing the superpower combination of peer-to-peer trust with shared SME expertise and tacit knowledge.

by Roberta Gogos

October 13, 2020 | Sponsored

Connecting SMEs To Employees: The 5 ID Challenges

Like doting parents, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) often want to share everything they know. But, content-driven training is more likely to be overwhelming than memorable. Here are 5 ways games can help you bridge the gap between SME expectations and what employees really need to do their jobs well.

by Richard Lowenthal

April 27, 2020 | Sponsored

The Secret To Saving SME Time—Rapid eLearning Development

Saving SME time is much easier with rapid eLearning than it is with the conventional method of eLearning development. Learn how rapid eLearning can help save SME time.

by Dr. RK Prasad

March 19, 2020

The "Use Framework" For Performance Solutions: Learn, Show, Repeat

The "Use Framework" is designed to take a holistic view of the performance solutions that we create, whatever they may be.

by Matthew Guyan

February 27, 2020 | Sponsored

Working Efficiently With SMEs

Subject Matter Experts can be your dream partners, but they can also turn into your worst professional nightmares. But fear not; once you understand who they are and how they think, communication will never be a problem again.

by Sushmitha K

December 21, 2019 | Sponsored

In-House SME, Too Busy; External SME, Too Elusive: A Catch-22

Subject Matter Experts ensure eLearning courses are technically accurate. However, getting their time is a hard task. This article takes a close look at this issue and offers an effective, quick solution for rapid eLearning.

by Dr. RK Prasad

November 30, 2019

Working With SMEs

Are you an entry-level Instructional Designer who has been given the task to work with/interview an SME? Take a deep breath and relax for a moment. This article will help you survive your first meeting and lay out some important information you need to know.

by megan weber

November 6, 2019 | Sponsored

eLearning Development And The Role Of SMEs

Not sure what an SME is? A Subject Matter Expert is the one that will make sure your online course is top-notch. Read on for more details!

by Andrew Hughes

October 16, 2019

3 Types Of SMEs And How To Effectively Work With Them

Every eLearning developer knows it is crucial to build a good rapport with the SME, as the quality of your communication reflects on the work process and thus, on the end product. Read further to find out how to recognize the different types of SMEs and achieve effective collaboration with them.

by Alexandra Angelova

March 29, 2019

Editors' Choice

9 Questions To Ask Your SME When Developing A New Course

As Instructional Designers, we frequently partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop brand new courses. Use these 9 questions in your next meeting to get the information you need and produce the course that they want!

by Andraya M Goodwin

March 28, 2019

6 Insider Secrets To Find The Best Subject Matter Expert For Your Next eLearning Project

Are you getting the most out of your Subject Matter Expert relationship? If you aren’t collaborating, then your Subject Matter Expert may not be able to uphold their end of the bargain. In this article, I’ll share 7 insider secrets to find the best Subject Matter Expert and form a successful partnership.

by Christopher Pappas

February 27, 2019 | Sponsored

Influencing Without Authority In Instructional Design

As Instructional Designers, we are tasked with creating engaging, effective learning materials using our Instructional Design training to do so. Meanwhile, we rely heavily on our Subject Matter Experts so that our content is sound. Often, SMEs are colleagues from other departments or contacts from other organizations, and usually they do not report to us. This working relationship can pose a challenge, because most times SMEs aren’t held accountable to our same deadlines and goals.

by ATD Editor