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.
- 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.
A state-of-the-art conference facility in Calgary, Alberta.
Session 1 – November 23-25, 2022
Session 2 – January 11-13, 2023
Early Bird – $900.00 for registrations purchased two weeks before session
Regular Pricing – $999.00 for registrations
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.
- Anyone who conducts workplace investigations
- This course will be especially useful for those working in:
- Government
- Governmental agencies and boards
- Publicly funded organizations
This presentation will take place online. A link to the Method Training Platform will be emailed to each registrant.
Session 1 – November 15/ 2022 at 10:00 am MST
Session 2 – November 29/2022 at 1:00 pm MST
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.
- This course is for those with some experience in conducting investigations as well and for those wanting to improve their interviewing skills
This presentation will take place online. A link to the Method Training Platform will be emailed to each registrant.
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.
- This presentation will help investigators of all levels of experience.
This presentation will take place online. A link to the Method Training Platform will be emailed to each registrant.
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.
- This presentation will help investigators of all levels of experience.
This presentation will take place online. A link to the Method Training Platform will be emailed to each registrant.
Session 1 – November 15/2022 at 1:00 pm MST
Session 2 – November 29/2022 at 10:00 am MST