discovery-interview-prep

Name: discovery-interview-prep
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Author: sarahxu0205

Create unbiased interview plans to validate user needs and churn reasons.

11|3|Updated Jan 22, 2026

Search Tags:#product strategy #question design #user interviews #bias mitigation #churn analysis #discovery research

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Skill: discovery-interview-prep
Source: https://github.com/sarahxu0205/myskills/tree/main/discovery-interview-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sarahxu0205/myskills --skill discovery-interview-prep-sarahxu0205

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you design user exploration interviews that produce actionable insights instead of biased, surface-level feedback.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured preparation flow: Collect background, define research goals, select target users, set constraints, and choose the right interview method.
Method-specific question guidance: Covers problem validation, JTBD-style work discovery, switching interviews, and timeline/journey approaches.
Bias-avoidance playbook: Identifies common pitfalls (leading questions, confirmation bias, solution-first questioning) and provides countermeasures.
Reusable artifacts: Includes an interview outline, core question list, and a post-interview recording template with success criteria.

Quick Start

Tell the AI what product you are exploring, your current assumptions, and what you need to validate, and ask it to generate a complete interview plan with goals, target user definition, method choice, and core questions that avoid bias.

Frequently Asked Questions about discovery-interview-prep

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I prepare a user interview plan that avoids leading questions and confirmation bias?▼

To avoid leading questions and confirmation bias in a user interview plan, you define research objectives, select a method like problem validation, and generate behavior-focused core questions using a bias-avoidance playbook.

What is the best way to conduct discovery research for churn analysis and non-adoption?▼

The best way to conduct discovery research for churn analysis is by running a small set of high-signal switching interviews that validate user needs and uncover the specific reasons behind product non-adoption.

How do I validate user needs and test pre-build assumptions before development?▼

You validate user needs and test pre-build assumptions by creating an unbiased interview plan using JTBD-style work discovery or problem validation methods to ensure feedback is actionable rather than surface-level.

When do I need to use structured interview methods like JTBD or timeline approaches for product discovery?▼

You need structured interview methods like JTBD or timeline approaches for product discovery when you must validate specific user needs, conduct market re-positioning, or test pre-build assumptions with a constrained target user group.

What are common pitfalls when designing user exploration interviews and how can I prevent them?▼

Common pitfalls when designing user exploration interviews include solution-first questioning and confirmation bias, which you prevent by applying a countermeasure workflow that specifies behavior-focused questions and a structured recording template.