If the truth isn't found in an investigation or inquiry, trust can wither and litigation risk can skyrocket. HR and legal management professionals often conduct investigations but receive limited training on this critical skill set. This presentation provides a proven phase-based process model, practical and actionable techniques, and critical insight for assessing, planning, understanding and completing investigations. The dynamic, multimedia presentation also leverages critical thinking and systems approach through an engaging story as we walk through the process.

Objectives:

•Review and apply an investigative model to make the best decisions with a systems approach.

•Apply critical thinking to ensure objectivity, focus on key information and withstand scrutiny.

•Identify and comprehend the best practices and the common failures during investigations.

•Examine risk management from the clients' perspective and apply better guidance.

Other Information:

•Audience: Intermediate

•CLM App Management Category -FS: Human Resources Management

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Speaker Info:

Max Dubroff has HR experience that includes teaching and consulting as a business partner and as a director. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, having specialized in security, law enforcement and anti-terrorism. He is the former Chairman of a nonprofit board and a former Commissioner. His education includes a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in human resources and he has earned senior-level certifications in human resources from HRCI and SHRM.

Christine Cave is Director and Employment Attorney at Employers Legal Resource Center in Oklahoma City. Her experience includes business ownership, volunteering on many local and national nonprofit boards, lecturing and teaching on business and litigation-related topics, and representing businesses and management in lawsuits. She has served as the Chairperson of the Oklahoma Bar Association Labor & Employment Section. Additionally, she has earned senior-level certifications in human resources from HRCI and SHRM.