Many corporate investigators have never received formal training on how to determine if a witness is telling the truth or lying. As a result, they often struggle when faced with “he said/she said” allegations.
Some investigators rely on their “gut instincts” or outdated myths about how to detect deception; others use interview styles that actually hinder their ability to gather the truth. Courts impose liability and even punitive damages on organizations because of the actions of improperly trained investigators.
Join us as former U.S. Department of Justice attorney Michael Johnson leads three webinars on lawful and scientifically validated methods for detecting deception and truthfulness in internal investigations. You will:
- Learn by examining videos, transcripts and case studies of real-life investigations
- Leave the sessions more confident in your ability to interview witnesses and determine who is telling the truth
Attend one, two, or all three of the webinars described below, which past attendees have described as “eye-opening,” “engaging,” and “riveting.”
Spotting Cues to Deception in Internal Investigations
February 8, 2012 | 2:00 to 3:15 pm ET
You will learn, among other things:
- How to strategically approach “he said/she said” cases or cases where there are no eyewitnesses
- Which verbal and physical cues to deception have been scientifically validated and which are based on myth
- Guidance from a US government agency on how to make credibility determinations in employee misconduct cases
Investigative Interviewing: Advanced Techniques
February 15, 2012 | 2 to 3:15 pm ET
You will learn, among other things:
- How to use the “Funnel Method” to gather all relevant information from each witness
- How to use a “journalist” as opposed to a “police officer” interview style to get the person to talk
- Advanced questioning techniques proven to make it easier to differentiate between truthful and deceptive responses
Content Analysis of Witness Statements
February 22, 2012 | 2 to 3:15 pm ET
You will learn, among other things:
- How to use “Statement Validity Assessment” to distinguish between statements that are based on memory of actual events versus false statements
- How the manner in which a witness tells a story provides clues of truthfulness
- Techniques for examining word choice and changes in word choice that may signal deception
To register, click here.
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