Building a Successful Instructional Designer and SME Relationship

As Instructional Designers (IDs), building successful relationships with our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) is paramount. Both parties will contribute important aspects to course content and to the development of course designs. At Cali Professionals, we consider the three following elements key factors in our successful relationships with SMEs.

Communication

At Cali Professionals, we believe that effective communication is the most critical element to any relationship. It’s important for us to establish this from the very start when building a rapport with an SME. For a seamless collaboration and the most effective results, we place a focus on constant communication and excellent follow-through to create the best client experience that we can.

SME Support

We appreciate SMEs, and we understand how valuable their time is. With so many individuals working remotely from home, it’s no surprise that many of them are actually investing more work hours now than they previously were in the office. While partnering with SMEs, we strive to do whatever we can to lighten the load by being prepared and organized and offering creative ideas and suggestions to engage learners and produce the most impactful training. In doing this, the SME’s focus will always truly be on their subject of expertise. Leave the course development to us!

Clear Roles and Expectations

Clarifying roles early on and identifying those that will be involved will be beneficial to the process in the long run. Who are the main decision makers, key stakeholders, etc.? As this is a collaborative effort, the design and development processes will benefit from setting the appropriate expectations at the onset.

We set out to exceed expectations and build long-lasting partnerships, and we take pride in word-of-mouth referrals based on amazing client experiences! We’re here for you, no matter what industry or field your business operates within. Learn more about the custom online training that Cali Professionals can create for your business.