Debate: Who’s the Better Teacher?

The argument: SMEs, not trainers, are the better choice for leading training courses.

It's constantly being discussed: Do subject matter experts make better teachers or should we leave the job to trainers? SMEs have the hands-on experience and direct knowledge that they can impart on learners. But trainers know the best strategies to make learning stick. Who will do the better job?

PRO

Ed Betof
President, Betof Associates
Senior Fellow in Human Capital, The Conference Board

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