Facilitator pack

Interview Discussion Guide Workshop

A collaborative workshop to design an interview discussion guide with clear learning goals, question flow, probes, and evidence capture standards.

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Timebox: 60-90 min
Output: Interview discussion guide
Participants: Research facilitator, Interviewers, Product representative
Format: Remote

Facilitator pack = one session-ready artifact you can run now. Workspace = a saved planning thread when the work needs follow-through, shared context, or outputs to circulate.

0-15 min - Objectives and constraints: Align on what success looks like.
15-45 min - Question architecture: Build end-to-end guide draft.
45-70 min - Bias and probe refinement: Improve neutrality and depth.
70-90 min - Mock run: Dry run and finalize guide.

Checklist for tomorrow

Track readiness before the session starts and before you hand off outcomes.

Prep

Confirm objective and decision scope for this run.
Confirm facilitator and note-taker ownership.
Send invite with objective, outcomes, and timebox.

Materials

Prepare templates, prompts, and room setup.
Check links, boards, and capture tools are ready.
Pre-label output artifacts for handoff.

Logistics

Confirm participants, roles, and speaking order.
Assign output owner before the meeting ends.
Schedule a 24-hour synthesis and follow-up note.

Adjust pack setup

Only change this when the audience, depth, or delivery mode changes the session plan.

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Need to carry this further?

Move into Workspace when this session needs follow-through, saved context, or outputs you need to share.

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