Subject Matter Experts

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Working With Subject Matter Experts: The Ultimate Guide
September 15, 2015

Working With Subject Matter Experts: The Ultimate Guide

Relationships are a key to success and, during your eLearning course development one of the most challenging relationships you will ever have will be with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). In this article, I'll share some information about how to work closely with Subject Matter Experts, build a respectful working relationship with them, and facilitate your eLearning design and development process.
by Christopher Pappas
Before The Build: Working With Subject Matter Experts and Asking the Right Questions
June 4, 2015

Before The Build: Working With Subject Matter Experts and Asking the Right Questions

Want your eLearning course to be successful? Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” Unless you live in the middle of the ocean or on a space station, you’ve probably driven past at least a few Ford vehicles today, so I’d say Henry Ford knows a little something about success! However, sometimes working together is easier said than done. From difficult Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to cranky coworkers, there can be challenges when you’re working with a group. That’s why it’s important to set a good foundation for collaboration and review before you even begin building your course.
by Stephanie Ivec
How To Get A Subject Matter Expert Interview Back On Track
May 6, 2015

How To Get A Subject Matter Expert Interview Back On Track

When you design and develop E-learning, you need to interview Subject Matter Experts to get detailed examples, stories and need-to-know information. Despite your best intentions, an interview may go off track. Here are some best practices to get an interview back on track so you can achieve the goals of your interview.
by Michele B Medved
Got E-Learning Subject Matter Expert Challenges?
January 28, 2015

Got E-Learning Subject Matter Expert Challenges?

This article will provide an overview of Subject Matter Expert Challenges. How to Flip your scripts to ensure ‘Subject Matter Expert Satisfaction’. Gain Subject Matter Expert Buy-In and get Sign-Off. And make sure you’re not the cause of resistance.
by Monique H
Manage Subject Matter Expert Time Like an E-Learning Pro
June 19, 2014

E-Learning Secrets: Managing Subject Matter Expert Time, Part One

From an Instructional Designer’s perspective, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are the e-learning team MVPs. They bring the valuable expertise and insights, those raw materials that can be transformed into thought-provoking scenarios and engaging activities. Yet they are also often highly respected players with demanding jobs in the business, with little experience developing e-learning. How can you manage and maximize your SME’s time like an e-learning pro? In this two-part series, we’ll show you how.
by Catherine Davis
7 Top Tips for Creating e-Content Faster
January 22, 2014 | Sponsored

7 Top Tips for Creating e-Content Faster

One such crucial step in e-learning development is extracting relevant information out of Subject Matter Experts (SME), which can take up an unnecessary large chunk of the total development time. The article lists ways to ensure that SME interactions are faster and feed-in to the entire process if e-learning development.
by Heena Nanda
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