Chatting with Strangers: Mastering the art of in-depth interviews
11 November 2023
Singapore
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- Who should attend
- About the instructor
- Workshop outline
- Session details
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What you will learn
- Templates for approaching a stranger (and overcoming the fear of rejection)
- Techniques to kick-off a conversation successfully to gain rapport and trust
- How to probe beneath the surface of a response, and unlock layers of depth
- How to prepare questions for a semi-structured interview
- My favourite 10 phrases that inspire textured stories rather than dry facts
This workshop is brimming with essential techniques, expertly crafted templates, and practical exercises to effectively apply the theories and master these invaluable skills.
Who should attend
This workshop is designed to empower you with the essential skills needed to conduct successful interviews, especially on the fly. By mastering the art of striking up meaningful interviews with people, you will access valuable insights and expand your understanding of the world. This skill is necessary for professionals in a wide range of fields, including research, marketing, photography, content creation, and journalism. Join us and unlock the power of your qualitative research!
About the instructor
Nazish Zafar has spent 15 years conducting qualitative research. With a PhD in Sociology from Johns Hopkins University, Nazish draws upon a robust foundation for her in-depth interviewing skills. She has conducted research about orphans in Russia, juvenile offenders in Singapore, small business owners in Brazil, and other segments around the world. She’s not only a seasoned researcher, ethnographer, and interviewer, but also a talented storyteller, as exemplified by her decade-long venture, “Shopkeeper Stories,” a captivating series of photoessays chronicling the lives of small business owners. You can often find Nazish on the streets and markets with her camera, striking up conversations with strangers to learn more about their perspective of the world.
Workshop outline
Prepare to embark on a transformative journey of mastering the art of interviewing, with no more than 8 participants joining this immersive learning experience.
- Master the art of conducting impactful interviews with practical tips grounded in a robust Sociological foundation.
- Engage in immersive practice sessions that provide a safe environment for honing various interview techniques, so that we feel confident about adapting to real-world scenarios.
- Craft our interview guide that promotes the emergence of unexpected themes in semi-structured interviews
- Time to make it real! We’ll head out to conduct interviews, where each person pursues their research theme. Time to invite the stories to flow!
- We will gather after our fieldwork for an insightful debriefing session to share the stories from our interviews, highlight the techniques that we loved most, and reflect on key lessons learned.
Session Details
Time
10.00am – 7.00pm
11 November 2023
Recommend that you commit the full day to activate the most from the session.
Venue
Holland Village (Singapore)
How to prepare
Once your registration is confirmed, think of a topic that you are genuinely passionate about. This way, you can immediately apply the techniques to learning about something that truly captivates your interest. You are welcome to discuss your topic with me before the workshop commences.
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Feedback from participants 💕
Direct feedback from participants about what they loved
“High quality insights from your years of experience, warm coaching, and a all-around welcoming and nurturing space.”
“It was just the right amount of content with ample opportunities to practice and discuss. Timing and pacing was perfect.”
“Thank you so much for organising this workshop Naz! From the discussion of topic before the session, to the snacks bar and coffee corner, making the space cosy and comfortable for everyone, this might be one of the most enjoyable workshops I have attended! You have given us too much 🥹💕”
“I was struggling to find ways to improve my interviewing skills & it’s so rare to have someone knowledgeable sharing their experience. I feel a lot of people do not know much about interviewing skills and think it’s just talking to people but there’s so much to learn!”
“I would recommend to anyone who wants to master the art of interviewing and getting stories.”
“Good for folks doing interviews for work but also just for people to boost their confidence about talking to strangers in general.”
“Practical activity of going out to conduct interviews to practice what we learnt + overcome our fear of rejection.”
“It’s wonderful facilitated session with kind participants who make the session feel safe for learning. Examples questions are practical and help give me courage and improve my confidence to try it.”
“This workshop goes into having lots of care and safety in drawing out people’s stories which is very important.”
“Your exceeding hospitality, intentionality, and how we could practice (super important!) and learn from one another. Also, the anthropological sharing about self-reflexivity and positionality.”
“The storytelling and anecdotes: it keeps it light but also grounded and poignant.”
“The practice session where you get encouraged to talk with strangers (with all the knowledge taught)”
“All the the tips/content and on the ground stories.”
“I appreciate having a safe space to share experiences and learn from everyone. Thank you for facilitating the conversation!”
“I think that with the stories made it very authentic and there is a compelling quality to that I hope you don’t lose.”
Shopkeeper Stories 