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User Interview (Teresa Torres Approach)

Discovery
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Created 2/4/2024

Description

This prompt provides a structured guide for designing and conducting user interviews based on Teresa Torres’ Continuous Discovery Habits approach. It emphasizes opportunity mapping, assumption testing, and continuous learning to extract actionable insights. The guide covers key aspects like preparing effective interview questions, selecting participants, conducting unbiased interviews, and synthesizing insights. Ideal for product teams, UX researchers, and designers looking to make data-informed product decisions.

Example Usage

Explain the process of designing and conducting a user interview for **[Describe Your Product]** based on Teresa Torres' **Continuous Discovery** approach.

 Provide guidance on:
 - **Defining Objectives:** Identify key opportunities and assumptions to test, focusing on unmet needs.
 - **Preparing Questions:** Use open-ended, non-leading questions that encourage users to share experiences and behaviors rather than opinions.
 - **Selecting Participants:** Choose a diverse group that represents different user segments and use **continuous recruitment** for ongoing insights.
 - **Conducting the Interview:** Apply active listening techniques, avoid bias, and dig deeper using the **five whys** method.
 - **Identifying Opportunities:** Map insights to **opportunity solution trees**, ensuring alignment with broader discovery goals.
 - **Synthesizing Feedback:** Look for patterns in behavior rather than isolated opinions, and prioritize findings for product decisions.

 Ensure the guidance aligns with **Teresa Torres’ Continuous Discovery Habits**, fostering an iterative, user-driven product development approach.
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