The Relevance of Experts in a Technologically Evolving World

Last Updated on July 11, 2021 by Owen McGab Enaohwo

One who specializes in a craft to a point of excellence at executing that craft is labeled an expert. 

Time and devotion are what it takes to become an expert.

In these times of technology and automation, experts may seem to not be much of a necessity, making the decision companies must make to hire one difficult.

Hunter McMahon, COO at iDiscovery Solutions, explains this should not be the case on today’s episode of the Process Breakdown Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz.

They discuss the challenges faced in trying to become an expert in a rapidly evolving world, steps to determine which expert is capable enough, and the essentiality of the fresh perspective a recently onboarded expert could bring.

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Key Resource List:

* SweetProcess.com, 14-day free trial, no credit card required* iDiscovery Solutions

Show Notes:

0:06 – Intro

0:28 – Dr. Jeremy Weisz shares the best solution that makes documenting standard operating procedures drop-dead easy, highlighting a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.

1:55 – Dr. Weisz introduces this episode’s guest, Hunter McMahon, COO at iDiscovery Solutions.

2:23 – Mr. McMahon talks about iDiscovery Solutions and what the company does.

4:14 – Mr. McMahon talks about the challenges faced in trying to become an expert in a world that’s evolving so fast.

9:46 – Mr. McMahon talks about software that he likes, and that helps the company in data analysis.

11:43 – Mr. McMahon explains when it’s best to outsource rather than to bring a temporarily needed expertise in house (hire as part of the company).

14:11 – Mr. McMahon discusses the criteria for deciding which expertise to bring in house.

16:13 – Mr. McMahon explains the relation between cyber security and data tracking/analysis.

19:21 – Mr. McMahon talks about the company’s hiring process, and steps to determine which expert or potential expert to bring into the company.

21:24 – Mr. McMahon shares effective books/audios that he’s read/listened to.

23:18 – Mr. McMahon talks about building a network of different disciplines as a step to gain perspective.

24:32 – Mr. McMahon tells a story about one of his craziest cases.

27:02 – Outro

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