Conducting an Investigation

An effective investigation typically involves the following stages:

1. Initial site meeting or teleconference with sponsor to receive full briefing and documentation.
2. Agreeing the terms of reference and scope of the investigation.
3. Prior preparation including reading all available literature including a chronology of events.
4. Gathering as much information as possible including interviews.
5. Interviewing all parties including witnesses (in complex cases, we interview key parties more than once)
6. Assessing the evidence collected in terms of its relevance, corroboration, mitigation etc.
7. Arrange sign off of the record of interview. (ROI)
8. Preparing the final report and providing clear and unambiguous findings.
9. Feedback and full debrief. (we also attend hearings and appeals if required)

There can be no short cuts.

Investigations are often very involved, complex and stressful for all parties. To undertake a full and proper investigation, there is no escaping the fact that they can take a considerable amount of time and resources - we will work with you at the outset to clarify just how long will be required based on the specific nature of the issues that you wish to be investigated.