Reporting Workplace Investigations: Mastering Workplace Investigations Module 4

Reporting Workplace Investigations

Mastering Workplace Investigations Module 4

Tell the Story, Back It Up, and Close It Right — Master the Art of Investigation Reporting!

The Reporting a Workplace Investigation course teaches you how to turn complex findings into clear, professional reports that stand up to scrutiny. Learn how to structure your report, analyze direct and indirect evidence, make credibility determinations, and communicate findings from both formal investigations and listening sessions. You'll also explore visual tools like summary charts, the difference between verbal and written reports, and how to properly document investigation closure. Whether you’re reporting to leadership, legal, or regulators, this module ensures your reports are thorough, objective, and impactful.

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Course curriculum

1. Important Information to Know Before You Get Started
2. Welcome to Module 4: Reporting Workplace Investigations
3. Module 4 Workbook
1. Reporting Findings from Listening Sessions
2. Chapter 1 Quiz: Reporting Findings from Listening Sessions
3. DNA of an Effective Investigation Report
4. First Principle Thinking and Writing
5. Chapter 1 Quiz: Investigation Reports & First Principle Thinking and Writing
1. Direct vs. Indirect Evidence
2. Corroborating Evidence
3. Corroborating Evidence Continued
4. Material vs. Relevant Evidence
5. “More Likely than Not” Standard of Evidence
6. Chapter 2 Quiz
1. Credibility Determinations
2. Chapter 3 Quiz
1. Finding Facts, Not Legal Conclusions
2. Chapter 4 Quiz
1. Presenting a Verbal Report
2. Chapter 5 Quiz
1. Written Reports
2. Chapter 6 Quiz: Important Decisions Regarding Written Reports
3. Written Summary Investigation Reports
4. Planning a Written Summary Report
5. Key Components to Include in a Written Summary Report
6. BLIND Communication for Executive Summary Reporting
7. Sharing Written Report Draft for “Reality Check”
8. Chapter 6 Quiz: Written Summary Investigation Reports
9. Framework for Full Written Investigation Report
10. Chapter 6 Quiz: Framework for Full Written Investigation Report
1. Documenting Investigation Closure
2. Chapter 7 Quiz