Expert Interview

Why

Find out the (experience) experts’ perspectives on your topic to acquire focus and gain novel insights.

How

Identify a) the most relevant experts and b) the most important topics for your current project. Frame questions around this topic in such a way that the experts are willing to discuss this with you.

Ingredients

• Recordings of the interviews (make sure to gain permission).

• Practiced interviewing techniques.

• A list of topics to address.

• Mutual respect when discussing ideas.

Practice

Many professionals in industry use expert interviews to gain a better understanding of a topic; the Delphi-method is an often-used methodology.