Steps to Interviewing Management

Figure 1. Steps to Interviewing Management

1. OPEN THE INTERVIEW

a. Greet courteously

b. Use appropriate pace

c. Re-state purpose, if needed

d. Inform manager you will be taking down notes

Additional Information:

Sample Introduction and Informed Consent

This study is being conducted on behalf of researchers from a non-profit organization called Conservation International, and other partner organizations. Our organization’s goal is to protect nature for the benefit of human wellbeing.

The purpose of this study is to better understand the safety, protection, and wellbeing of workers in this fishery, and to identify any conditions that could potentially become improved. We want to learn from your experiences working in this fishery, hear about your day-to-day work, and understand how this work contributes to your livelihood and wellbeing. We have a series of questions on these topics that should take no longer than 1 hour to complete. Participation in this is completely voluntary. You are free not to answer any questions and to discontinue your participation at any time. Your individual answers will be kept confidential and anonymous, and your name will not be recorded. There are no correct or incorrect responses so please feel free to express your opinions and share your experiences.

Would you like to participate? If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this study, its procedures, risks, or benefits, please call: XXXXXXXXX.

2. GATHER INFORMATION

a. Ask open-ended questions

b. Follow-up to pin down data

c. Catch red flags

d. Use management language

e. Do not engage in premature debate

f. Be firm but fair

3. CLOSE THE INTERVIEW

a. Check if there’s anything else the manager wants to add

b. Share next steps, if need be

c. Thank the manager