Teach to Talk™
Investigative Interviewing For The Private Sector
Unveil The Hidden Truths in Business
In the ever-evolving business landscape, obtaining accurate and reliable information is essential for protecting your organization’s reputation, resolving disputes, and driving informed decisions. This course equips professionals with the skills to handle complex scenarios, ask the right questions, and uncover actionable insights—all while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
In the dynamic private sector landscape, conducting interviews and gathering information is a critical task. Whether you are the owner of a family-run business or the head of Human Resources for a large company, how you conduct those interviews and the quality of the information you obtain will have a lasting effect on the employees and the company. Don't leave the success of those investigations to chance; trust ASC to provide you with the tools to ensure you gather accurate and reliable information.
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The strength of this program is its ability to adapt to any conversation. This dynamic course equips professionals with the skills to delve into sensitive issues such as workplace harassment and discrimination, ensuring compliance with equal opportunity laws. It provides invaluable techniques for uncovering and addressing employee misconduct, ranging from theft to breaches of company policies. Moreover, the course offers strategies for managing staff conflicts and fostering a harmonious workplace.
Our evidence-based interview technique will help your employees obtain more accurate and reliable information.
Why This Course Matters
Investigative interviewing in the private sector demands more than basic questioning skills. It requires legal knowledge, emotional intelligence, and the ability to adapt to sensitive or high-stakes situations. This course prepares participants to:
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Navigate Sensitive Issues: Handle topics like harassment, discrimination, and misconduct with professionalism and legal compliance.
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Resolve Conflicts and Mitigate Risks: Address workplace disputes effectively while protecting organizational interests.
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Ensure Ethical Investigations: Conduct interviews that adhere to legal frameworks and safeguard fairness and privacy.
What You Will Learn
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Legal and Ethical Foundations: Understand key employment laws and compliance standards to ensure investigations are conducted fairly and legally.
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Principles of Investigative Interviewing: Apply proven, non-accusatory techniques to elicit truthful, actionable information.
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Teach to Talk™: Master ASC’s signature approach to build trust, encourage openness, and uncover critical insights.
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Assessing Credibility and Detecting Deception: Learn to evaluate verbal and nonverbal cues to distinguish truth from deception.
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Managing Disruptive Behavior: Develop strategies to maintain control during difficult interviews while reducing resistance.
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Scenario-Based Practice: Engage in hands-on exercises to build confidence and refine skills for real-world application.
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Course Topics
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Key Legal Insights
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Principles of Investigative Interviewing
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Rapport Building
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Teach To Talk™
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Focus Note Taking Method
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Rules for the 2nd Interviewer
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The Interview Environment
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Interpreting Baseline Behavior
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Rapid Personality Assessment
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Enhanced Cognitive Interviewing for Victims & Witnesses
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Interviewing the Subject
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Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE)
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Challenge & Clarify
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Handling Disruptive Behavior
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Participants are taught to communicate ethically and effectively with victims, witnesses, and suspects to obtain accurate and reliable information. Our proven methods produce more fine-grain details from the truth-tellers while making it harder for a liar to withhold or omit information regarding their knowledge or involvement.
Teach to Talk™: The Philosophy Behind Better Communication
At Advanced Strategic Communications, Teach to Talk™ is more than an idea; it’s our philosophy and the strategy behind every conversation we teach.
We believe communication should never be scripted.
It should be strategic.
It should be focused, adaptable, and guided by purpose.
Teach to Talk™ is built on a simple but powerful truth:
You don't need a script.
You need a strategy.
When you train with us, you learn how to communicate better and how to teach others to communicate better.
You learn to create conversations where people feel safe enough to be honest, detailed, and forthcoming.
You learn how to transform a simple interview into a cooperative, truth-seeking dialogue where facts emerge naturally and trust is built intentionally.
Teach to Talk™ is not a technique.
It’s a philosophy.
It’s a strategy.
It’s a way of thinking that empowers better conversations, stronger outcomes, and lasting success.
At Advanced Strategic Communications, we’re proud to be known as the Teach To Talk™ Company.
Because when communication matters most, strategy always beats a script.
Attending this course is pivotal for professionals aspiring to excel in areas crucial to organizational health and security. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills in navigating complex investigations. Participants will gain insights into effectively handling sensitive workplace issues, from discrimination and misconduct to theft and compliance breaches. The course covers theoretical aspects and emphasizes real-world application, including scenario-based training to hone critical thinking and decision-making skills.
By mastering these techniques, attendees can conduct thorough investigations, ensure fair and legal resolution of disputes, and significantly contribute to fostering a safe, ethical, and productive workplace. This course is an investment in professional growth, providing valuable credentials and skill sets that are highly sought after in numerous industries, enhancing both career prospects and organizational value.
Why Choose ASC over everyone else?
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At ASC, we believe that learning is not just about the content; it's about the expertise behind it. While quality material forms the foundation of education, the instructor's experience breathes life into learning.
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Joseph Auriemmna, Jr. brings over twenty-four years of experience in law enforcement (click here to see his resume). Why should this matter to you when choosing training for your agency?
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Guidance and Perspective: Joe brings twenty-four years of real-world insight, offering a deeper understanding of how to apply the skills taught to practical scenarios. This experience becomes a bridge between the material and its real-life applications.
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Engagement and Interaction: Joe knows how to engage learners, creating an environment where questions are encouraged, discussions thrive, and concepts become clearer through active participation.
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Adaptability and Customization: With over a decade of teaching experience, Joe has developed the ability to adapt his teaching style to various learning preferences. This allows him to customize content delivery to suit different student needs, ensuring everyone grasps the material effectively.
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Motivation and Mentorship: Experience brings the ability to inspire and motivate. Joe has been a mentor to thousands of students, not only guiding them in the subject matter but also in personal development.
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Insights from over a Thousand Interactions: Joe brings a wealth of experience garnered from conducting over a thousand interviews and interrogations. This depth of knowledge extends beyond mere successful outcomes; it encompasses a profound understanding derived from failures and setbacks. Recognizing what doesn't yield positive results is as pivotal as comprehending effective methodologies. Joe's extensive background enables him to deliver invaluable insights into the nuances of communication, human behavior, and adept problem-solving.​
Interviewing in the private sector presents unique challenges, from navigating corporate dynamics to ensuring you extract essential information effectively. Our program is designed to transform this daunting task into an opportunity for success.
Elevate your interviewing techniques with our specialized training program, tailored for the private sector. This course offers a deep dive into the art of effective communication, focusing on strategies to elicit crucial information while maintaining a professional demeanor. Learn how to balance assertiveness with diplomacy, ensuring legal compliance and ethical standards are met.
Our program isn't just theoretical—it's grounded in real-world application. Designed for professionals across various industries, from human resources to corporate investigations, it provides practical tools and techniques to enhance your interviewing capabilities. Whether you're dealing with evasive clients or gathering key data for strategic decisions, our course prepares you to handle any scenario with confidence and skill