Webinar

Leveraging Specialists: How to get the best out of your experts

In this session, discover practical strategies for working effectively with subject matter experts – from academics to those with lived experience. We’ll explore common challenges and share proven tips for better collaboration.

Today’s complex, interconnected problems demand multidisciplinary knowledge and teams of diverse experts working together. While this can be challenging, it’s also invigorating when done well. Join three professionals who constantly collaborate with specialists across various fields as they share hard-won lessons and practical strategies.

What you’ll learn:

• Why working with subject matter experts can be challenging and how to overcome common obstacles
• Practical strategies for effective collaboration with different types of specialists – from policy experts to clinicians, data scientists to economists
• How to navigate the journey from project initiation to delivery when multiple experts are involved
• Techniques for getting the best outcomes from multidisciplinary teams
• Real-world insights from professionals who’ve mastered specialist collaboration
• Solutions to your specific challenges through our live Q&A session

Who should join?

Public sector and NGO leaders, project delivery professionals, and anyone who regularly engages with experts in their field.

Thursday 3 July 2025 | 12:10-12:55 p.m. NZST | 10:10-10:55 a.m. AEST