Advanced
Strategic
Communications
Teach to Talk®
Our Methodologies
The Science and Strategy Behind Effective Communication
The Foundation of Exceptional Interviewing
At Advanced Strategic Communications, we believe exceptional interviewing isn’t about following a rigid structure; it’s about knowing how to adapt. Our training is built on a cohesive framework of evidence-based methodologies designed to equip professionals with the skills to navigate any conversation with confidence and precision. It all begins with our core philosophy.
Teach to Talk™: The Guiding Philosophy
In high-stakes communication, you don't need a script; you need a strategy. Teach to Talk™ is our foundational belief that moves beyond rigid approaches to embrace purposeful, human-centered dialogue grounded in empathy and rapport.
The Adaptive Strategies Compass™
This is the practical tool that brings our philosophy to life. Just as a compass helps navigate ever-changing terrain, this framework equips you to adjust your approach in real-time, ensuring every question and technique moves the conversation toward truth and clarity.
Our Core Investigative Methodologis
Cognitive Interviewing: Unlocking Accurate Recall
Why This Methodology? Memory is not a perfect recording. This technique leverages psychological principles to enhance the accuracy and completeness of memory retrieval from victims and witnesses.
Why It Works: By guiding interviewees to mentally recreate an event's context, it taps into sensory and emotional memory pathways, yielding more accurate details while reducing the risk of contaminated accounts.
Motive Mapping: Understanding the "Why"
Why This Methodology? This approach is designed to uncover the "why" behind an individual’s actions by giving them the autonomy to choose their motive in a non-judgmental environment.
Why It Works: By addressing motives without assigning blame, interviewers create an atmosphere of trust, reducing psychological barriers and making subjects more likely to disclose their reasoning voluntarily.
Personality Assessment (DISC Model): Adapting to Individu
Why This Methodology? The DISC model provides a framework for quickly assessing personality types and adapting communication strategies to maximize effectiveness with any individual.
Why It Works: By tailoring interactions to match an individual's communication preferences (Dominant, Influential, Steady, or Conscientious), interviewers can reduce resistance, build rapport, and foster cooperation.
Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE): Precision in Disclosure
Why This Methodology? Traditional methods often disclose evidence too early, causing defensive behavior. SUE teaches how to strategically time the presentation of evidence to maximize its impact.
Why It Works: By gradually introducing evidence, interviewers can provoke meaningful reactions and assess credibility without triggering resistance, guiding subjects toward truthful admissions.
Nonverbal Communication Analysis: Beyond Words
Why This Methodology? Actions often speak louder than words. This technique provides insight into a subject's emotions, intentions, and credibility when verbal information alone is not enough.
Why It Works: Nonverbal cues are harder to control than words. Recognizing shifts in body language, tone, and expression provides critical insights into a subject’s true state of mind, enhancing credibility assessment.
See Our Methodologies in Action
Each of our courses is built upon this integrated framework of evidence-based strategies. Explore our training programs to see how we turn these powerful methodologies into practical, career-defining skills.