Series: SME To Stakeholder: Collaboration That Works Episodes

Instructional design doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it happens with people. This series focuses on working smoothly with SMEs and stakeholders, preventing scope creep, using data to guide decisions, and strengthening collaboration so your projects stay aligned, on track, and high-impact.
Dec. 31, 2025

How to Use Data to Improve Instructional Design

Good design starts with a clear goal and ends with a real-world result. We walk you through a practical, human-centered approach to data-driven instructional design that turns scattered metrics into confident, ethical decisio...

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Dec. 24, 2025

Feedback Without Fear

What if reviews felt collaborative instead of confrontational? In this episode, I walk through a practical, five-pour framework to collect and use feedback from peers, stakeholders, SMEs, QA and accessibility reviewers, and—m...

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Dec. 17, 2025

Scope Creep Survival Guide

Scope creep doesn’t arrive with a siren; it shows up as “just one more” request and quietly doubles your workload. In this episode, I break down a practical, humane way to protect your timeline and still make room for good id...

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Dec. 10, 2025

The SME Connection: Your Roadmap to Success

Ever wish SME reviews didn’t drag on forever? We map a simple route for turning expert knowledge into learner performance—without meetings that sprawl or feedback that never lands. We’re talking clear roles, crisp outcomes, a...

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