Investigations and Report Writing Workshop

This workshop will empower you to conduct an investigation and write impressive, concise reports.

 
Types of Investigations
  • The Nature of Investigations Generally
  • Types of Investigations
Legal Framework
  • Relevant Legislation
Investigation Procedures
  • Grievance Investigations
  • Misconduct Investigations
  • Displaced Employees and Workplace Conflict Investigations
  • Background and Reference Checks
Investigation Powers
  • Powers Arising from the Employer / Employee Relationship
  • Statutory Powers
  • Rights of Employees
  • Powers and Protocols of Investigations
Law of Evidence
  • Overview
  • What can be accepted as evidence?
  • Forms of Evidence
  • The Onus
  • The Standard of Proof Admissability
  • Relevance
  • Credibility - or what makes you believe that a person is or is not telling the truth?
  • Desirability
  • Weight
Investigation Skills
  • The Interview
  • Adopting a Tone - Variations of the Professional Approach
  • Identifying Issues and Relevant Documents
Report Writing
Factual Analysis and Course of Action
  • Overview
  • Factual Analysis: Role-play
  • Application of Law
  • Course of Action
Preparation of the Report
  • Starting Off
  • Constructing Logical Arguments
  • Plain English
  • Producing the Report
Johannesburg, 6-8 October 2010, Indaba Hotel
Cape Town, 13-15 October 2010, Capetonian Hotel
Durban, 13-15 October 2010, Elangeni Hotel

One delegate………………………….R6 903.00 plus VAT = R7 869.42
Two or more delegates
from the same organisation…………R6 213,00 plus VAT = R7 082.82 per delegate