DH21 – Customer conversations
Disruptors handbook: dh21
How to turn customer chats into strategic gold.

In an era where data is abundant but empathy is scarce, real conversations with customers are your untapped competitive edge.
Disruptors Handbook #21 is your go-to field guide for conducting effective customer conversations that reveal more than just pain points — they uncover stories, motivations, and unmet needs that drive real innovation.
Whether you’re designing new products, testing assumptions, or shaping your go-to-market strategy, this handbook arms you with practical tools, sample prompts, and a repeatable structure to dig deep — and act smart.
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By downloading this handbook you will learn …
- Why customer conversations outperform surveys and analytics
- How to structure conversations that surface insights, not just opinions
- The Conversation Canvas – a reusable tool to plan and debrief sessions
- Probing techniques like the “Five Whys” to get to the root cause
- Best practices for creating safe, engaging environments
- How to synthesise conversations into actionable product or marketing strategy