Choosing the Right Elicitation Technique

Summary

Matching the technique to the situation — time constraints, stakeholder availability, and the nature of the problem all influence which method (or combination) will actually work best.

• 1Match 3 hypothetical scenarios to the most appropriate elicitation technique(s).
• 2Learn to combine techniques (e.g. document analysis before interviews) for richer results.
• 3Practice justifying your technique choice with specific reasoning, not just habit.