interview-conducting

# Interview Conducting Skill

AI-led stakeholder interviews using research-backed LLMREI patterns for effective requirements elicitation.

## When to Use This Skill

**Keywords:** stakeholder interview, requirements interview, LLMREI, elicit requirements, talk to stakeholder, interview session, user interview, customer interview

Invoke this skill when:

- Conducting a structured requirements interview with a stakeholder
- Exploring user needs through conversation
- Gathering requirements from subject matter experts
- Clarifying and deepening understanding of requirements

## Interview Modes

### Real Stakeholder Interview

When interviewing an actual person through the chat interface:

```yaml
mode: real_stakeholder
approach:
  - Use AskUserQuestion tool for structured questions
  - Allow natural conversation flow
  - Adapt questions based on responses
  - Summarize and confirm understanding periodically
```

### Simulated Interview (Solo Mode)

When no real stakeholder is available:

```yaml
mode: simulated
approach:
  - Spawn persona agent via Task tool
  - Conduct interview with simulated stakeholder
  - Mark requirements with lower confidence
  - Flag items needing real stakeholder validation
```

## Interview Structure (LLMREI Pattern)

### Phase 1: Opening (2-3 minutes)

**Goals:**

- Establish rapport
- Set expectations
- Explain the process

**Questions:**

- "Thank you for your time. Could you briefly describe your role and how you interact with this project?"
- "What outcomes would make this interview successful for you?"

### Phase 2: Context Gathering (5-10 minutes)

**Goals:**

- Understand stakeholder perspective
- Identify key concerns
- Map relationships

**Question Types:**

- Role-based: "How does your team currently handle X?"
- Priority-based: "What are your top three concerns about this project?"
- Relationship-based: "Who else should we talk to about X?"

### Phase 3: Requirements Exploration (15-25 minutes)

**Goals:**

- Elicit functional re