Customer Interview Framework

Build a timed guide around a learning goal, assumption, and past behavior.

01 / FRAMEWORK INPUTS

Plan a learning conversation.

Work through the prompts using the example or your own information.

02 / WORKING ANALYSIS

Interview guide.

Showing an example. Replace the fields to use your data.

Ask about a specific past event. Avoid leading the interviewee toward your desired answer.

03 / PRESENTATION TEMPLATE

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How to use it

  1. Specify who you will speak to
  2. Name one learning goal and assumption
  3. Use the guide for past-behavior questions