6. Use pre-task questions to inform task improvisation
Define a series of questions to ask at the beginning of each session to better understand your participants.Questions can focus on:
Needs: What are they seeking?
Experience: How do they use particular information/content/products?
Intentions: Why do they use particular information/content/products?
Knowledge: What do they know about this particular topic?
7. Physically separate the client team from moderator/participant
8. Define ground rules for real-time participation so clients know how to help instead of hurt