Brought to you by Method Workplace Investigation Law LLP
Method Training Courses are unique in the world of workplace education. Designed using the same principles as college and university courses, our training is built around case scenarios that we custom create with you.We provide opportunities for coaching and mentorship to ensure that theory is not only learned, but understood, and consistently applied by employees. This ensures our training will create immediate and lasting positive change in your organization.
All courses are taught by instructors with over 30 years of experience in conflict resolution, investigations, mediation, and leadership in senior roles in large, complex organizations.
Upcoming In-Person Courses
Investigations are not only required by law and policy, but they are a fundamentally important part of maintaining employee engagement. Properly conducted investigations give employees confidence in the organization, an understanding that they are valued by the organization, and also ensure that the organization is seen to be supportive of the rights of its staff.
INVESTIGATION FUNDAMENTALS
Based around a complex and real-world scenario that is provided in advance; this course explains how to investigate from intake through to report completion. Participants will learn what an investigation is and, just importantly, what an investigation is not. Instructors will help you to become familiar with the theory and case law behind each stage of an investigation. The course finishes with presenting your findings of an investigation to the class.
Who this course is for?
- Beginning to intermediate investigation practitioners
- Experienced investigators looking to refresh their practice
- This course is highly interactive so come prepared to engage and work with your classmates.
Length: 3 days
Where: (In-person only)
A state-of-the-art conference facility in Calgary, Alberta.
When:
Session 1 – TBA
Session 2 – TBA
Cost:
Early Bird – TBA for registrations purchased two weeks before session
Regular Pricing – TBA
Upcoming Online Workshops
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW FOR INVESTIGATORS
In this presentation instructors will discuss the basic principles of Fundamental Justice and how to apply them in an investigation to ensure your investigations are properly conducted. Topics include the Right to Know, The Right to Respond and the Right to Reasons.
Who this course is for?
- Anyone who conducts workplace investigations
- This course will be especially useful for those working in:
- Government
- Governmental agencies and boards
- Publicly funded organizations
Length: 2 hours
Where:
This presentation will take place online. A link to the Method Training Platform will be emailed to each registrant.
When:
Session 1 – TBA
Session 2 – TBA
Cost: TBA
INTERVIEWING TIPS, TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES
Interviews are one of the most important components of an investigation. This course will outline ‘what an interview is’ and explain how if differs from a ‘cross examination’ or ‘interrogation’. Instructors will discuss how courts have suggested interviews should take place but will also teach some practical tips and tricks that will better assist you in collecting the answers you need in order to complete your investigation.
Who this course is for?
- This course is for those with some experience in conducting investigations as well and for those wanting to improve their interviewing skills.
Length: 2 hours
Where:
This presentation will take place online. A link to the Method Training Platform will be emailed to each registrant.
When: TBA
Cost: TBA
CREDIBILITY ASSESSMENTS
Gone are the days of looking at someone involved in an investigation and deciding they’re credible because of the way they dress, the way they shook your hand or how they answer questions. Credibility assessment is likely the single most difficult aspect of an investigation. In this presentation you will learn how Canadian courts ask us to assess credibility but more important, how to practically apply their guidance.
Who this course is for?
- This presentation will help investigators of all levels of experience.
Length: 2 hours
Where:
This presentation will take place online. A link to the Method Training Platform will be emailed to each registrant.
When: TBA
Cost: TBA
REPORT WRITING
Writing reports is often the most time-consuming and laborious part of an investigation. If you struggle in writing reports join us to learn some ways to structure your reports, what to include in your reports and, importantly, how to write your report in a Freedom of Information environment.
Who this course is for?
- This presentation will help investigators of all levels of experience.
Length: 2 hours
Where:
This presentation will take place online. A link to the Method Training Platform will be emailed to each registrant.
When: TBA
Cost: TBA