Subject Matter Experts

November 3, 2017

8 Tips To Tap Into The Power Of In-House Subject Matter Experts

Are you making the most of your in-house talent? In this article, I’ll share tips to identify your In-House Subject Matter Experts and facilitate peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

by Christopher Pappas

October 11, 2017

7 Benefits Of Instructional Designers Working With Subject Matter Experts

I wanted to try and answer a question that I get about Instructional Design... "Why do I need an Instructional Designer when I have Subject Matter Experts?" I really hope this helps decision makers understand the value of a real ID as well as helping Instructional Designers and Subject Matter Experts build better working relationships.

by Ted Leibowitz

October 4, 2017

Should Successful Instructional Designers Be Subject Matter Experts Too?

Do Subject Matter Experts have a place on the learning and design team, and do Instructional Designers need to be SMEs to be successful?

by Tess Taylor, CPC, PHR, SHRM-CP

September 8, 2017

4 Challenges Of In-House Course Translation And How To Overcome Them

Are you thinking of translating your online courses in-house? Before you proceed, look up on the hurdles you might face and the solutions to overcome them.

by Ayesha Habeeb Omer, Ph.D

May 5, 2017

8 Reasons Why All The SMEs And Universities Would Love To Savor Qafie LMS

Qafie LMS – a modestly designed Learning Management System has oodles of accessories enhancing its usability. Highly scalable, multilingual, effective pricing, commendable user performance, and many more to its bucket list; making it one of the most sought after LMS tools for Subject Matters Experts (SMEs) and Universities.

by Sam Maniar

January 16, 2017

Why You Need Multiple Subject Matter Experts

We often look for a single Subject Matter Expert to provide all the inputs that we need for a learning project. But that may not always be possible or practical. In this article, we talk about the importance of, and the practical considerations for, having multiple Subject Matter Experts on our project.

by Srividya Kumar

April 29, 2016

7 Tips To Find The Right Subject Matter Expert For Your eLearning Project

A Subject Matter Expert has the potential to become a valued member of your eLearning team, but only after you conduct a thorough vetting process. In this article, I'll share 7 tips to help you find the perfect Subject Matter Expert for your next eLearning project, and hopefully for many eLearning projects to come.   

by Christopher Pappas

April 23, 2016

5 Steps To Win Subject Matter Experts’ Hearts

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are experts in their fields. Their minds are fully covered with the content and experiences that make your learners’ job easier. They have invested a lot of time in the same area and, therefore, their involvement in your eLearning course development is important. But it’s not easy; Subject Matter Experts usually give you a hard time before you get what you are looking for. In this article, you will learn how good communication skills can help you fulfill your expectations.

by Mohammad Hassam

March 7, 2016

KCA: A Simplified Training Strategy For Learning And Development

Do you have a small training team? Is that team comprised of former Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) without adult learning background? How can you get them to apply adult learning concepts without having any formal education in the subject? Knowledge, Context and Application (KCA) is a simplified training strategy for Learning and Development that helps develop Subject Matter Experts into effective trainers.

by Alexander Salas, CPLP

February 28, 2016

7 Tips To Get The Subject Matter Expert Involved In Your Next Corporate Client Meeting

Subject Matter Experts are essential in the content development process. They help you create top notch online training content, identify the objectives, and ensure that every interactive element is relevant and relatable. However, their skills and extensive knowledge can be useful in a variety of other corporate eLearning situations. In this article, I will share 7 tips to involve a Subject Matter Expert in your corporate client meetings.

by Christopher Pappas

January 31, 2016

4 Obstacles Subject Matter Experts Face On A Regular Basis

Some eLearning professionals might say that working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) is no easy task. However, it's important to keep in mind that they are dealing with their own unique setbacks. In this article, I'll highlight 4 obstacles that your Subject Matter Expert may face on a regular basis.

by Christopher Pappas

January 10, 2016

7 Tips For Getting Off To A Great Start With Your Subject Matter Expert

As the famous blue jean business mogul, Levi Strauss, once said: "An expert knows all the answers - if you ask the right questions". A Subject Matter Expert is a key member of your eLearning team, but only if you know how to get off to a great start and make the most of your collaboration. In this article, I'll share 7 tips that can put you on the path to a winning eLearning partnership with your Subject Matter Expert (SME).

by Christopher Pappas