Mastering Interviews with the PEACE Technique

About the Course

The objectives and scope of investigations vary widely, but its overriding purpose is always to find out the relevant facts. Each investigation may be unique and handled differently, following standard techniques can help you investigate in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner.

Course Objective

To identify how to establish rapport with a witness.

To understand that accusatory interrogation techniques with witnesses are ineffective and undermine a speak-up culture.

To use cognitive interviewing skills to gather reliable evidence from a witness without contaminating that evidence with the interviewer’s own perspectives.

Who is the Target Audience?

Lawyers, HR professionals, compliance officers and anyone else who conducts workplace investigations.

Basic Knowledge

No prior knowledge is required