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Stakeholder Interview

Interviewing stakeholders provides helpful information about their context, allows us to identify business goals they are concerned with, and increases their support.

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Insight
Stakeholder

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When to use

Its never too late for a stakeholder interview. However, the earlier in your process the better.

Why you should

Get an understanding of your project's landscape to navigate obstacles before they arise.

What you get

Engaged and supportive stakeholder that feels heard.

Steps to take

1

Interviewer should set a goal for what they want to learn. similar to a User Interview. Make sure that the goals are related to stakeholder interests.

2

Prepare questions that helps you reach the goal you set for yourself. The interview format is up to yourself to chose. Pick the format you are most comfortable with.

3

When you are ready, conduct the interview and summarize the insights you gathered.