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Tips on Writing Good HMWs: Start with the Problems

Some teams generate HMWs that are not specific to what they’ve learned. For example, How might we improve the user experience of the product? is not specific to what you might have uncovered in your discovery research. This question can result in ideas that don’t address the root problems and the insights you uncovered.

 

Once you and your team have carried out your discovery research, agree on what the top findings were. Use these to craft HMW questions

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