Development of Interview Protocol
Prior to data collection, the researcher pilot tested the interview portion of the methodology by conducting two practice interviews. The first was administered to a licensed designer who reflected on his recent experiences working at a large architecture firm in Washington DC. This interview was highly successful as the firm encouraged workplace fun, providing genuine accounts of fun at work. The second interview was conducted with a former manager of a Fortune 500 company and focused on management practices. Both interviews were analyzed for fluidity and appropriate content. Overall,