Being a subject matter expert boosts your business and your brand.
Yes, you are a subject matter expert!
- What is a SME?
- Someone recognized to have knowledge and answers in a specific subject
- Someone who knows a particular trade / skill / subject better than someone else
- Someone that gained knowledge/skills through training, experience, learning and practice
- We are allSMEs to someone
- Recognize that contractors are hired because we are SMEs in our trade
- Be responsible with your SME duties
- Use your expertise to boost your brand
- Continue to learn
- Maintain your SME status or lose out – continue to learn
- Best way to show your expertise is to teach what you learn
- Make a difference to others and gain the respect of being a SME
Recognize the importance of being a subject matter expert and teach your project teams so it’s part of your brand.
Take-Action Items:
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Embrace being a subject matter expert
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Continue to learn
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Teach others what you know