Plain-Language Interview Pattern

Conduct scoping interviews with plain-language questions and pre-populated choices.

Updated May 10, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/AshleyHollis/agentic-identity-lab --skill plain-language-interview-pattern
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Skill: Plain-Language Interview Pattern
Source: https://github.com/AshleyHollis/agentic-identity-lab/tree/main/.copilot/skills/plain-language-interview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AshleyHollis/agentic-identity-lab --skill plain-language-interview-pattern

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the issue of non-obvious questions with multiple choices, especially during scoping, design, or trade-off decision points, replacing domain-jargon with plain language for better user engagement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Plain-Language Framing: Ensures questions are easy to understand and answer, improving user engagement.
  • Single-Question Calls: Each question is asked separately for clarity and avoids overwhelming the user.
  • Use Case: Conduct an interview where a user is asked to choose between different inventory matching strategies for their app. The Skill provides clear, concrete explanations for each choice.

Quick Start

Use the Plain-Language Interview Pattern to ask about inventory matching strategies using pre-populated choices with explanations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Plain-Language Interview Pattern

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I ask non-obvious scoping questions without overwhelming the user?

To ask non-obvious scoping questions without overwhelming the user, use plain-language framing to present pre-populated choices with concrete explanations. This technique ensures questions are easy to understand by asking each question separately for clarity.

What is plain-language framing for interview techniques?

Plain-language framing for interview techniques is a method that replaces domain-jargon with clear, easy-to-understand phrasing. It provides structured, pre-populated question choices with concrete examples to improve user engagement during interactive scoping interviews.

How do I conduct an interview for trade-off decisions using pre-populated choices?

To conduct an interview for trade-off decisions, implement single-question calls using pre-populated choices. Ask each question separately with concrete explanations for each option, ensuring the user clearly understands the design or inventory matching strategies before choosing.

Can I use plain-language interview techniques for domain-specific contexts?

Yes, you can use plain-language interview techniques for domain-specific contexts. The approach is optimized for user engagement in specialized areas, providing clear explanations for choices like different inventory matching strategies for an app.

What is the best way to improve user engagement during interactive scoping?

The best way to improve user engagement during interactive scoping is to replace domain-jargon with plain language and ask single questions separately. This prevents overwhelming the user and provides concrete examples for trade-off decisions.