Lunch and Learn: You Don't Have to be a SME to be the ID!

NOTE: Register by July 13 to reserve a lunch. 

Do you work in an organization where subject matter experts (SME) want to lead training classes and share everything THEY know about the content? Do your SMEs want to record their own voice to a comprehensive PowerPoint THEY created to share their knowledge on a topic? Sound familiar?    

Let's grab lunch and talk about best practices around engaging SMEs to glean their pertinent knowledge and translate that into effective training (classroom, online or blended) with the magic of instructional design!            

As Instructional Designers and Learning Professionals we can stop the madness! We know that good training comes from a focus on performance-based outcomes with content that supports and enables the learner to succeed.  We will discuss:  

• How to confidently engage with SMEs for any subject matter                  
• How to get SMEs and Stakeholders onboard with your instructional design approach   
• The right questions to ask when working with SMEs     
• Best practices for working with SMEs and Stakeholders to ensure your business goals are met                            

• Instructional Design
• Interpersonal Skills

About the Speakers:        

Shauna Herman is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) and  has worked in the training industry for eleven years. Her portfolio includes online training for HP, Dell, Stewart & Stevenson, Schlumberger, Luminex and in her current role at Dale Carnegie. She designs and develops online training courses, videos and blended learning solutions for internal and external audiences. She has contributed to several Society for Technical Communication award winning projects.  

Miles Durkee is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) who found his niche when he taught his first new hire training class 13 years ago. He moved from the classroom to training development and then into e-learning where he experienced the demands for using video in training. "I love all the hats I wear now" Miles said, "instructional designer, project manager, director, and editor; 13 years later I'm still excited and have only one thing to say, Action!"        

This dynamic duo's teamwork won Best Software Systems Course at DevLearn in 2012.