Tips on leading a team on a project and subject matter that I have little to experience in? Serious answers please

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What I normally do (and have been successful so far): Get a list of key SMEs on the project and gauge to see who of the bunch seems to be a great teacher and hospitable (not competitive or viscous m). Set up time on calendar with them and pick at their brains. Build a relationship with them so that they’re willing to help and support whenever you’re in a rut.

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The first step is to staff to cover your weak areas as EY2 alluded. Then clearly explain to them your weak areas where you need help with. Offer to take things you are strong at off their plate. On such projects, I take over the client management, cover everyone on meetings, and ask them to use me like a fresh analyst - run their analyses when overloaded and make pages/decks.

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Ask questions, listen, learn and don't try to fake it. A leader doesn't have to be a SME. Staying confident in your leadership abilities will show to the team.

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Study the subject matter and gather advice from SMs & PPEDs

My default assumption is that the team is always smarter than me when it comes to content. I️ see my job as trying to facilitate progress, make their life easier and help them with the things I’m good at, like client management, how commercial side works etc.

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