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Tips on How to Ramp SMEs in the Instructional Design Process

Subject matter experts (SMEs) and instructional designers can often misunderstand each other's intentions when working together on learning projects. Find common ground and create a process that works for everyone. 

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Instructional Designers

Today's instructional designer is more than simply a course creator. As today's corporations seek to implement a culture of learning, instructional designers need to bring a range of skills to the table.

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CLO Series: Dr. Martha Soehren of Comcast

Synapse® CLO Series features interviews with current and former Chief Learning Officers and senior learning professionals. We are pleased to share the results here in our blog.

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Align Subject Matter Experts with Business Needs for Better Learning

This blog has previously covered the importance of aligning learning with the needs of the business. Here's how to work with subject matter experts (SMEs) for maximum effect.

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Don't Just Engage Subject Matter Experts -- Win Them Over

Instructional designers and subject matter experts (SMEs) are increasingly finding themselves working together for learning projects. Each side has its own agenda, and for the under-resourced instructional designer trying to manage multiple projects at once, a deeper understanding of the SME's...

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Synapse® wins Elliott Masie’s Learning Barracuda Bowl in Orlando, Florida

New York – October 29, 2016 –Synapse®, the creators of the Learning Design System (LDS), announced today that it was selected as the first place winner at this year’s Barracuda Bowl, a concept of the “Shark Tank” TV show, but applied to the world of learning. The event took place at Learning 2016,...

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