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, and a steady cadence that keeps momentum high and stress low.
Grab the one-page route card at the end: destination, three must-do tasks, two artifacts, a short cadence, and an alpha–beta–gold review plan. If the framework helps you ship faster and teach better, subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a quick review—then tell us which mile marker helped you most.
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Working with Subject Matter Experts: The Ultimate Guide
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Pappas, C. (2023, November 24). Working with subject matter Experts: The Ultimate guide. eLearning Industry. https://elearningindustry.com/working-subject-matter-experts-ultimate-guide
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00:00 - Setting the Destination and Roles
02:15 - Scouting the Terrain with SMEs
03:18 - Cadence and Clear Communication
04:18 - Turn Expertise into Real Performance
05:27 - Fast, Focused Review Process
06:32 - The Compliance Crunch Case Study
07:43 - Potholes to Avoid
08:42 - Your One-Page Route Card
09:39 - Resources, Closing, and CTA
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