When working on instructional design projects with subject matter experts (SMEs), there are numerous moving parts to take into consideration—for launching a project, defining roles, bringing key players into the fold, and solving common critical issues with these relationships. In his new book SMEs From the Ground Up, Chuck Hodell tackles these and other core topics for working with experts on training projects.

In this podcast, Chuck breaks down examples of technical, hybrid, instructional, functional, and sentinel SMEs. Focusing on the “relationship” aspect, Chuck provides some best practices for working with technical SMEs and learning to identify and chart your own best practices for your unique projects. 

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