From SME Overload to SME Engagement: How to Get Experts to Review Content on Time
- Fachvortrag
- Level up your technical communication
- 25. September
- 13:20 - 14:00 PM (CEST)
-
Dipo Ajose-Coker
- RWS
Contents
Convincing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to review content on time is like herding cats—except the cats are extremely busy, highly opinionated, and occasionally disappear into the void just when you need them most. They promise they’ll “take a look,” but weeks pass, and suddenly you’re begging, bribing, or contemplating interpretive dance to get their attention.
In SME It to Believe It, we’ll cover how to turn SMEs from bottlenecks into engaged, proactive reviewers—without needing to chase them down like a bounty hunter. You’ll learn how to get their buy-in upfront, reduce last-minute panic, and create workflows that actually work (instead of ones that just look good in theory).
Say goodbye to “Oh, I didn’t get a chance to review it” and hello to “I left comments yesterday” (yes, this dream can be a reality).
Takeaways
- How to engage SMEs in the review process
- Techniques to ensure timely reviews
- Tools and tricks for managing SMEs effectively
Prior knowledge
No real prior knowledge required. This session will give writing professionals an explanation of the core concepts, and reinforce more experienced writers' prior knowledge