From Claude;
“Here are some perspectives on the value of experts:
Pros of experts:
Experience and depth of knowledge. Experts have dedicated significant time and effort into mastering a field or skill, giving them insights and understanding that non-experts lack. Their expertise is valuable when you need high-quality work or advice in their domain.
Efficiency. By leveraging an expert's existing knowledge, you can get up to speed or solve problems faster than trying to learn everything from scratch yourself. Their expertise saves you time and effort.
Quality. Experts are likely to produce higher quality work and advice compared to non-experts. Their track record and qualifications inspire confidence in their abilities.
Cons of experts:
Cost. Experts often charge high fees which makes their services inaccessible to some. Their expertise comes at a price.
Narrow focus. Experts know a lot about their specific field but may lack a broader perspective. Their advice can be overly narrow or biased by their niche viewpoint.
Arrogance. Some experts become arrogant and dismissive of other viewpoints. Overconfidence in their expertise can lead to faulty advice or poor decisions.
Conflicts of interest. Experts may be swayed by political, financial or personal interests that compete with objective analysis and advice.
Overall there are good reasons to utilize experts for their skills, as well as caveats to keep in mind. The value depends on the context, quality of the expert, and specific needs. Balancing these considerations is key to benefiting from expertise while mitigating any downsides.”
For additional context please watch the following. Great conversation for over a beer.
In today’s world “Experts” are emerging from all corners of business, it is critical to make sure the “Experts” have the talent and resolve to get the job done. Businesses must realize it is not their job to train the “Experts”.