You have a subject matter expert who can help your colleague with her project. Your colleague is part of a committee that sets the guidelines for project management. Perhaps, you can work out an exchange?

This is both of you utilizing currencies, items of value, that you can give or lend to one another to meet your needs and help you and your projects succeed.

What are the most common types of currencies available to you as a project manager?

Learn more in this brief overview: