The VM Mastered® Philosophy
Maintaining a healthy work environment is essential for organizational success. Internal workplace investigations play a crucial role in ensuring fairness, addressing employee concerns, and upholding legal and ethical standards. VM Mastered’s training programs aim to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective and impartial workplace investigations. Whether you are in a dedicated investigative team, Human Resources, Employee Relations, management or lead position, this training will provide you with valuable insights, best practices, and practical strategies to navigate the intricacies of workplace investigations with confidence and integrity.
VM Mastered Intensive Training Program
What You Get.
- Two-day, interactive training focused on the core competencies of workplace investigations
- One on-demand module on the fundamentals of investigations
- Workshop-style program to develop technical skills through hands-on practice
- Participant workbook that includes key resources for investigators
- Stakeholder meeting to understand organization’s policies, processes, and needs
- Skills trainer(s) with investigation expertise to provide feedback and answer learner questions
Curriculum Includes:
- Foundation of Investigations
- Planning the Investigation
- Collecting Evidence
- Evaluating the Reliability of Evidence
- Documenting Analysis & Findings
- Investigation Conclusion
Skill Development:
- Knowing when to investigate
- Defining scope
- Interviewing
- Applying credibility factors
- Writing Analysis and Findings
- Having High Consequence Conversations
VM Mastered Skill Development Workshops
What You Get.
- Customized, half-day or full-day workshop focused on skill development in one of the key areas of investigations
- Intensive practice opportunities to facilitate skill building
- Participant workbook that includes key templates and/or resources
- Stakeholder meeting to understand organization’s policies, processes, and needs
- Skilled trainer(s) with investigation expertise to provide feedback and answer learner questions
Workshop Topics:
- Interviewing Techniques and Evidence Collection
- Analyzing Evidence and Evaluating Credibility
- Documenting Analysis and Findings
VM Mastered Consulting Services
What You Get.
- Industry expertise to support the development of internal investigation processes and teams
- Audit(s) of complaint and intake procedures, investigation team structure, how recommendations are handled, company policies and other similar services