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Roles, responsibility & decision rights · Core

Subject-matter expert

Also called: SME

ELI5

A person with deep knowledge in a defined field.

Used in conversation

“Who is accountable for subject-matter expert, and who is affected by it?”

Pitch context

You will see “Subject-matter expert” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches roles, responsibility & decision rights.

Why it matters: In roles, responsibility & decision rights, the definition can change who is affected, accountable, protected or entitled to act.

Caution

Employment law and workplace practice vary by jurisdiction and agreement.

Connected terms

  • SMEThe search label “SME” can route to both entries.
  • Small businessThe search label “SME” can route to both entries.
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