Getting Started

If you haven’t read the article yet, I highly encourage you to! It provides great insight to applying the approach as well as scripted examples that can help you regain control of difficult discussions. Below is a little overview before we get started!

The Approach

Determine > Develop > Deliver > Document

The Goal

Determine the scope of the behavior’s impact on the business and then develop a plan to deliver your message while documenting along the way.

Remember

Investigate BEFORE reacting!


Getting Started

What do we know so far about the situation?

This will help you identify the next questions required to explore the situation thoroughly. 

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Who do we know is involved so far?

This will help you identify what witnesses you should start having discussions with first. They may lead you to more witnesses. You may want to speak to these additional witnesses in order to validate any statements given. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

That’s it! Just a couple of questions and some helpful insite that will have you effeciently and effectively handling anything that comes your way. Good luck!