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# Patti Perez | Persuasion Point

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- [Organizational Fairness: The Lens Shaping Trust, Conflict, and Workplace Investigations](https://persuasionpoint.com/organizational-fairness-workplace-investigations/) - Explore how organizational fairness influences trust, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations—and why outcomes alone aren’t enough.
- [Workplace Investigation Training Is Only the Starting Point](https://persuasionpoint.com/workplace-investigation-training-is-only-the-starting-point/) - Most workplace investigation training teaches steps, not judgment. Learn a human-centered approach to receiving, reviewing, and resolving workplace conflict.
- [The Right Workplace Investigation Training for Your Team](https://persuasionpoint.com/blog-how-to-choose-workplace-investigation-training/) - Choosing the right workplace investigation training can make or break your organization’s approach to misconduct. Whether you're building trust, avoiding legal risk, or simply trying to equip your HR and ER teams with the tools they need to navigate tough conversations, not all training is created equal. Here’s what to look for - and what
- [Communicate with Clarity and Prevent Workplace Drama Before It Starts](https://persuasionpoint.com/blog-workplace-communication/) - Clear communication isn’t just a “nice to have.” For leaders, it’s a daily act of culture-shaping, and it’s the first line of defense against workplace drama.When communication breaks down, it doesn’t just cause frustration. It creates confusion, exclusion, and mistrust. And when that happens, even high-performing teams start to unravel.The good news? These breakdowns are
- [What Every Leader Should Know About Receiving Misconduct Reports](https://persuasionpoint.com/blog-what-every-leader-should-know-about-receiving-misconduct-reports/) - Most leaders want to do the right thing when someone raises a concern, but good intentions aren't enough. Learn how to respond in a way that builds trust and accountability.
- [Personal Brand in the Workplace](https://persuasionpoint.com/personal-brand/) - The idea of creating a personal brand might feel uncomfortable to some, but remember that If you don't create your brand intentionally, it will be created for you by others. The process of personal branding involves finding your uniqueness, building a reputation on the things you want to be known for, and then leveraging the
- [Imposter Syndrome: Practical Tips](https://persuasionpoint.com/imposter-syndrome/) - Something that comes up time and time again in the Diverse Rising Leaders Academy workshop is the term "imposter syndrome", and we've been lead astray by the phrase and concept. Too many of us experience it, and it's becoming a large barrier to professional (and personal) growth for new and experienced workplace leaders, specifically those
- [The Basics of Workplace Culture: Top 3 Must-Haves](https://persuasionpoint.com/workplace-culture/) - Back To Basics Building a healthy workplace culture takes more than good intentions. It takes real commitment to your values. And it takes a willingness to roll up your sleeves and do the work so that your stakeholders, especially employees, know (not just hope) that they can trust you to look after their best interests.
- [Writing Workplace Policies](https://persuasionpoint.com/workplace-policies/) - Policies, policies, policies! Should workplace policies be written to give employees the right to do something, or should they be written to encourage employees to do the right thing? Too many policies are written to address the misconduct of one mistake or poor judgment. Policies often contain canned language or punitive language with no real
- [Hiring Reimagined: The 7-Step Hiring Process](https://persuasionpoint.com/hiring-process/) - What "Best Qualified" Actually Means I believe that, as a whole, companies and organizations have adopted a pretty narrow lens when it comes to the hiring process. The best way to measure your organization's talent acquisitions is to look at the data. What does it say? A recent PersuasionPoint client came to me alarmed by
- [[S2 E10] You Can't Make This Sh*t Up: I'm Just a Gigolo, Part 2](https://persuasionpoint.com/ycmtsu-gigalo2/) - Are you a hopeless romantic? Are you on the lookout for love? Do you dream of finding the Pam to your Jim, or vice versa? We end up spending a lot of time with people at our workplaces, but what happens when a co-working relationship gets a little bit hotter than reviewing each other's spreadsheets?
- [Stoopid Policies and Other Workplace Foolishness](https://persuasionpoint.com/stoopid-policies/) - Me jammin'​ to Blu Cantrell: "Hey ladies, when your man wanna get buck wild, just go back and hit 'em up style..."​ I was humming along at my top treadmill speed (it’s not fast, but let’s pretend it is!), listening to one my favorite workout songs (“Hit ‘Em Up Style” by Blu Cantrell) when the
- [[S2 E7] Well-Being Corner w/ Dr. J: Sleep](https://persuasionpoint.com/sleep-dr-j/) - Do you find yourself constantly reaching for a refill of coffee? Do you yearn for five more minutes in bed in the morning? Do you find yourself having a hard time shutting your brain off for a good night's rest? In this special episode, Patti Perez and Dr. Rochelle Johnson (Dr. J) discuss why sleep
- [[S2 E2] You Can't Make This Sh*t Up](https://persuasionpoint.com/you-cant-make-this-sht-up/) - This week, Patti introduces a new series format for the podcast, focusing on getting back to her roots - keeping workplaces free of drama. This episode also has a special surprise guest, Katie Foggiano, PersuasionPoint’s Director of Operations (aka the Human Swiss Army Knife). Patti and Katie start by dissecting Katie’s favorite quote from The Drama-Free
- [[S2 E3] #YCMTSU: Cheetah Porn](https://persuasionpoint.com/ycmtsu-cheetah-porn/) - Do Cheaters have spots or stripes? Whoops sorry. Cheetahs… I meant Cheetahs… Do cheetahs have spots or stripes? This week, Patti starts her new series, You Can’t Make That Sh*t Up. In this inaugural episode titled, Cheetah Porn. Joined again by Katie Foggiano, Patti shares her final swan song of her investigations, involving cheaters, embezzlement,
- [[S2 E4] #YCMTSU: Let's Talk About Seco, Baby](https://persuasionpoint.com/ycmtsu_seco/) - Have you ever traveled abroad and said something or made a gesture that, as it turns out, means something entirely different in that country, language or culture? Have you ever tried to communicate with someone who doesn’t speak the same language as you do? Do you just speak more slowly and more loudly to be
- [[S2 E6] You Can't Make This Sh*t Up: I'm Just a Gigolo, Part 1](https://persuasionpoint.com/ycmtsu-gigolo1/) - Are you a hopeless romantic? Are you on the lookout for love? Do you dream of finding the Pam to your Jim, or vice versa? We end up spending a lot of time with people at our workplaces, but what happens when a co-working relationship gets a little bit hotter than reviewing each other's spreadsheets?
- [[S1 E1] Introduction to The Drama-Free Workplace Podcast](https://persuasionpoint.com/intro/) - Welcome to The Drama-Free Workplace podcast, with your host, Patti Perez. If you're interested in figuring out ways to keep drama out of your life - at work and beyond - then this is the podcast for you! I use a blend of humor, know-how (with nearly 30 years working as an attorney, investigator, HR
- [[S1 E2] Diversity + Equity + Inclusion, Oh My!](https://persuasionpoint.com/dei/) - Patti Perez shares a bit more about her background to help explain why she has such a deep passion for helping organizations achieve their diversity, equity and inclusion goals. Stay tuned until the end to hear some practical ways that you can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable culture.
- [[S1 E4] Talking Racial Health Equity with Dr. Charmaine Gregory](https://persuasionpoint.com/racialequity/) - Dr. G opens up about the struggles that made her realize she was the victim of burnout. After making significant changes - and dealing with the grief associated with losing a baby and working too much - she was able to once again love her career as an emergency medicine doctor...not to mention enjoying her
- [[S1 E3] Getting Real with Prof. Al Tillery - A Conversation about Systemic Racism](https://persuasionpoint.com/systemicracism/) - In this powerful conversation, Prof. Al Tillery, a professor of political science at Northwestern University where he also serves as the Director of the Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy, talks about the history of systemic racism. He provides his keen insight - personal and professional - to help explain how we get
- [[S1 E5] The Importance of Workplace Equity and Inclusion](https://persuasionpoint.com/inclusion/) - Patti shares stories and comments she's hearing from the trenches - in surveys measuring employee sentiment and what she's hearing in focus groups - about the need for workplace justice, and the need to create environments that are radically inclusive. She also shares family and other stories to drive home the point that the topics
- [[S1 E10] Latina Equal Pay Day: The Fruits of Inequity and Intersectionality](https://persuasionpoint.com/inequity/) - In this episode, Patti introduces a new series on the concept of intersectionality and links it to pay inequity. She specifically looks at the lowest paid of all workers - Latinas who earn only 54 cents on the dollar compared to white men. Latina Equal Pay Website: https://www.latinaequalpay.org/ Kimberle Crenshaw TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/kimberle_crenshaw_the_urgency_of_intersectionality?language=en Lean In
- [[S1 E13] Intersectionality Series: The Resilient Self Leads to Resilient Teams](https://persuasionpoint.com/resilient-teams/) - Dr. Johnson Benning and Patti continue to offer strategies for resilience building that speaks to where resilience meets intersectionality. Just like you can’t separate intersectionality and its psychological effects during a global pandemic and a contentious election, you can’t separate out building resilience. In an age where what seems simple is also radical, finding meaning
- [[S2 E1] New Season, New Trends: 2021 Emerging Workplace Trends](https://persuasionpoint.com/1-new-season-new-trends-2021-emerging-workplace-trends/) - In this episode, Patti delves into the top three emerging trends she is seeing in the workplace. In the first episode of this two-part series, she discusses Reimagining HR departments, a focus on holistic well-being, and why companies need to start preparing for Gen Z in the workplace. On Reimagining HR Departments Studies on Lack
- [Why Is Sexual Harassment Still A Thing? And What We Must Do To Eliminate It](https://persuasionpoint.com/why-is-sexual-harassment-still-a-thing-and-what-we-must-do-to-eliminate-it/) - The floodgates have opened. Entertainment, media, tech – powerhouse men in each of these industries have been brought down by allegations of egregious sexual harassment in the past few years. As we watch well-known figures fall, from Hollywood mega producer Harvey Weinstein to Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, questions about “who knew what, when” swirl:
- [Confessions of a Recovering Employment Lawyer](https://persuasionpoint.com/recovering-lawyer-confessions/) - My Quest to Revolutionize Workplace Culture I am on a mission to transform workplace culture. After 25 years of being a “I resolve workplace drama” is my standard response when people ask me what I do for a living. They’re usually intrigued by my description, and I inevitably find them talking my ear off about
- [8 Ways You’re Making Your Employees Miserable: Stop the Workplace Drama!](https://persuasionpoint.com/miserable-employees/) - “I resolve workplace drama” is my standard response when people ask me what I do for a living. They’re usually intrigued by my description, and I inevitably find them talking my ear off about workplace conflict – whether it’s drama with their boss, between coworkers, or company-wide chaos. Over the years I’ve observed countless ways
- [3 Essential Ways to Immediately Improve Your Company’s DEI Efforts](https://persuasionpoint.com/improve-dei-efforts/) - Diversity in a Brave New World Borrowing from Jessica Rabbit (“I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way…”); the problem often isn’t diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plans themselves, but the way they’re put together. Give these three simple steps a try to help improve the DEI strategy at your organization and embrace the entire
- [3 Things Smart Hiring Managers Should Always Do: The HR Building Blocks](https://persuasionpoint.com/hr-building-blocks/) - Hiring smart comes down to more than just HR basics. Yes, a hiring manager is typically proficient in identifying candidates with the right knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for a particular position. However, she or he often overlook issues beyond KSAs that are equally important in the hiring process: Does the candidate understand and have
- [Workplace Culture 2.0: 3 Ways to Create a Trusting, Safe and Inclusive Culture for Today’s Workforce](https://persuasionpoint.com/workplace-shifts/) - "This [Hamilton the Musical] is a story about American THEN, told by American NOW.”– Lin-Manual Miranda/Tommy Kail As this quote indicates, Lin-Manuel Miranda didn’t want to change the story of the birth of America, he simply wanted to tell it in a voice that would resonate with a modern audience. Similarly, while organizations don’t need
- [[S2 E5] You Can't Make This Sh*t Up: Like a Prayer](https://persuasionpoint.com/ycmtsu-like-a-prayer/) - “Don’t bring that up.” “Now is not the time or place for that discussion.” “Mind your business.” There are many times where we have been told certain topics are too taboo for the workplace. But, has making topics taboo actually helped us in the long run? Join Patti and Katie as they take you there
- [[S1 E6] Stories from the Trenches: My Colleague is Racist!](https://persuasionpoint.com/racism1/) - Patti introduces her new series - "Stories from the Trenches" - a re-enactment of real-life investigations she conducted in her 20+ year career as a workplace sleuth. In this episode, Patti interviews Gloria, an employee who is sick and tired of having to hear her colleague, Archie, spew anti diversity comments. As the mother of
- [[S1 E7] Stories from the Trenches: I am Not a Racist!](https://persuasionpoint.com/notracist/) - In today's episode, we hear from Archie, the colleague Gloria accused of spewing anti-diversity sentiments at diversity committee meetings (and engaging in other behavior Gloria found questionable or inappropriate). Hear how Archie responds to these accusations and hear more insight on how to make sure your workplace investigation interviews set the right tone, create the
- [[S1 E8] Stories From the Trenches: Gloria and Archie - Who Is Telling the Truth??](https://persuasionpoint.com/truth/) - Join me in the continuing saga of Gloria and Archie. Gloria says Archie has shown himself to be racially biased, but Archie says he's not...although he admits he speaks his mind. In this episode, I go over how I analyzed the evidence I collected and share some of the fascinating stories from other investigations I
- [[S1 E9]: Stories From the Trenches: Putting the Puzzle Together](https://persuasionpoint.com/puzzle/) - In this episode, I conclude the Gloria and Archie saga by not only answering the four specific questions posed (the four separate concerns Gloria identified), but I also focus on how to eliminate bias from next steps, and guide listeners through a framework on how to get things back on track after an investigation. Specifically,
- [[S1 E11] Intersectionality Series: Whole self vs authentic self vs work self](https://persuasionpoint.com/intersectionality/) - In this episode, Patti welcomes friend and colleague Dr. Rochelle Johnson Benning to not just the podcast but also the PersuasionPoint team. Dr. Johnson Benning shares about herself, her career journey and paths, and the overarching connections between intersectionality and mental health. She and Patti gear up for the next episode, where they’ll talk about
- [[S1 E12] Intersectionality Series: The Layers of Work/Life Endurance](https://persuasionpoint.com/endurance/) - Dr. Johnson Benning is back, continuing to chat with Patti about intersectionality especially as it relates to young women of color. They talk about the impossibility of compartmentalization, the layers that bring intersectionality and mental health together, and the concept of work/life endurance. From little traumas to big Trauma, Dr. Johnson Benning discusses compounding stressors,
- [[S1 E14] Intersectionality Series: Burnout Meets Resilient Selfcare](https://persuasionpoint.com/burnout/) - In the final episode of the Intersectionality Series, Dr. Rochelle Johnson Benning and Patti talk about how interconnected each dimension of self care is with the resilience necessary to avoid burnout. They highlight everything from the often-overlooked social aspect of wellbeing to financial wellness and the validity of different types of coping skills. We live
- [8 Ways You’re Making Yourself Miserable at Work: Stop the Workplace Drama!](https://persuasionpoint.com/8-ways-youre-making-yourself-miserable-at-work-stop-the-workplace-drama/) - “I resolve workplace drama” is my standard response when people ask me what I do for a living. They’re usually intrigued by my description, and I inevitably find them talking my ear off about workplace conflict – whether it’s drama with their boss, between coworkers, or company-wide chaos. Over the years I’ve observed countless ways
- [Turning 50: Reflections on a Life of Leaning In… Con Sabor](https://persuasionpoint.com/turning-50-reflections-on-a-life-of-leaning-in-con-sabor/) - I turned 50 on November 7. For many people, this day brings some level of sadness. For me, turning 50 has been energizing – I call it a “reverse” mid-life crisis. Getting older helps me evaluate and treasure all the things that have gone well in my life, especially when it comes to family. I’m
- [3 Essential Ways to Improve Your Company’s DEI Efforts](https://persuasionpoint.com/3-ways-improve-dei/) - Diversity in a Brave New World Borrowing from Jessica Rabbit (“I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way…”); the problem often isn’t diversity and inclusion (D&I) plans themselves, but the way they’re put together. Give these three simple steps a try to help improve the D&I strategy at your organization and embrace the entire workplace
- [The Missing DEI Link: Radically Fair Workplace Investigations](https://persuasionpoint.com/missing-dei-link/) - If you like this article's cover art, consider supporting Black Illustrations by clicking here. Fair and Consistent Resolution to Workplace Drama: The Forgotten Piece of DEI I’ve spent the better part of my career sounding the alarm on the direct link between an organization’s DEI efforts and the need to resolve allegations of misconduct in
- [Corporate Statements Aren’t Enough: Take Bold Action to Create Antiracist Workplaces](https://persuasionpoint.com/corporate-statements/) - If you like this article's cover art, consider supporting Black Illustrations (click here). By now, we’ve all read multiple corporate statements denouncing racism and standing with #BlackLivesMatter protesters. With few exceptions, these statements have been written exclusively for external consumption, rather than to send a bold internal message about the organization’s commitment to creating and
- [Law Firms: The Time to Get Serious About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is NOW (Part 1)](https://persuasionpoint.com/dei-law-firms-part1/) - For decades, law firms have grappled with the challenge of creating inclusive cultures to help them recruit, promote and retain diverse attorneys. Despite investing time, energy and vast amounts of money, most law firms have seen little (if any) gains in diversity, as detailed in a 2019 National Association for Law Placement (NALP) report. And
- [Debunking the Law Firm Myth: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is NOT a Pipeline Issue (Law Firms Serious about DEI Part 2)](https://persuasionpoint.com/dei-pipeline-law-firms-pt2/) - The Facts Now that we’ve covered some solutions (click here to go to Part 1), let’s step back and look at some cold hard facts. Most law firm leaders understand the need to use diversity + equity + inclusion (DEI) as a catalyst for business success but struggle to identify actionable strategies and tactics to
- [DEI in Law Firms: What Gen Z is bringing with them (Law Firms Series about DEI Part 3)](https://persuasionpoint.com/gen-z-law-firms-pt3/) - Picking up where we left off (click here to go to Part 2)... Important Realities about Incoming Legal Associate Classes Additional data related to general demographic trends are also important factors to consider when making decisions about the future of work in general, and the future of law firm work in particular: First, the numbers
- [The 10 Point Checklist for Eliminating Bias in Workplace Investigations](https://persuasionpoint.com/eliminate-bias-checklist/) - Parts of this content are adapted from The Drama-Free Workplace by Patti Perez.Click here to get your copy! Unconscious bias is a red-hot HR topic. While the focus typically involves the recruiting and hiring process, the dangers of unconscious bias (aka implicit bias) are equally – and sometimes even more – pronounced in the realm of
- [A Personal Celebration of Loving](https://persuasionpoint.com/loving-day/) - Today my husband and I celebrate Loving Day – the day we commemorate the Supreme Court’s decision banning laws prohibiting interracial marriages in the US. As our country grapples with issues of race, identity and allyship, celebrating this milestone is more important than ever. And for me it’s also personal. As I think about my own marriage
- [How Music Helped Me Write My Book: The Drama-Free Workplace](https://persuasionpoint.com/book-music/) - Yes, I listened to most of the music from my "The Drama-Free Workplace Book"​ playlist on vinyl records. A Review of The Drama-Free Workplace Content Through Music I love music and relied on it a lot while writing my book, The Drama-Free Workplace. My way of thanking all the artists who kept me awake and kept

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- [Mastering Workplace Investigations 2.0](https://persuasionpoint.com/product/mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0/) - The MWI 2.0 course gives you everything you need to conduct investigations that are fair, thorough, and grounded in humanity. Through video lessons, checklists, scripts, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to receive concerns with care, review evidence with structure, and resolve issues in a way that builds trust rather than breaks it.
- [Preview: Mastering Workplace Investigations 2.0/MWI-C](https://persuasionpoint.com/product/preview-mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0-mwi-c/) - You’ll explore essential concepts from the 3 Rs methodology and see how this work can elevate trust, fairness, and investigative judgment across your organization. At the end of the preview, you'll have the opportunity to enroll in either online course, or explore having me teach your team in an interactive, live (virtual) setting.
- [Mastering Workplace Investigations: Certification Track (MWI-C)](https://persuasionpoint.com/product/mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/) - The MWI-C program certifies you as a Human-Centered Workplace Investigator (MWI-C), recognized for fairness and discernment. Built for: Experienced investigators (25+ completed investigations) who are ready to codify their expertise and stand out as culture-builders and trusted advisors.

## Courses

- [Mastering Workplace Investigations 2.0](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c-2/) - Thanks for joining me in your journey to become a human-centered workplace investigator. I’m Patti Perez, Chief Drama Slayer and CEO of PersuasionPoint, and I’m thrilled to guide you through this course. Together, we’ll move beyond the “check-the-box” approach and dive into the three essential stages of every effective investigation: Receiving, Reviewing, and Resolving. You’ll
- [Preview: Mastering Workplace Investigations 2.0/MWI-C](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/preview-mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0-mwi-c/) - Welcome to the Mastering Workplace Investigations Preview Course.This experience gives you a first look at the frameworks, teaching style, and human-centered approach behind both the MWI 2.0 course and the advanced MWI-C certification track. You’ll explore essential concepts from the 3 Rs methodology and see how this work can elevate trust, fairness, and investigative judgment
- [Mastering Workplace Investigations: Certification Track (MWI-C)](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/) - Thanks for joining me in your journey to become a human-centered workplace investigator. I’m Patti Perez, Chief Drama Slayer and CEO of PersuasionPoint, and I’m thrilled to guide you through this course. Together, we’ll move beyond the “check-the-box” approach and dive into the three essential stages of every effective investigation: Receiving, Reviewing, and Resolving. You’ll

## Lessons

- [Reviewing Additional Evidence](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/reviewing-additional-evidence/) - In the previous lessons, we explored the art of conducting effective interviews: How to listen, probe, and create conditions where people feel safe to tell the truth. In this lesson, we shift from what people say to what the evidence shows. Interviews are often the heart of an investigation, but they’re not the whole story.
- [Intake: The First Step Toward a Fair Investigation](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/intake-the-first-step-toward-a-fair-investigation/) - In this lesson, we focus on the very first step in any workplace investigation: Intake. We focus on how it sets the tone for everything that follows. This is where the first “R” in the 3 Rs model - Receive - comes to life. It’s the moment an employee takes a risk by speaking up,
- [Welcome to the Preview](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/preview-mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0-mwi-c/lessons/welcome-to-the-preview/) - Welcome to the Mastering Workplace Investigations Preview Course.I’m Patti Perez, and over the next 30 minutes, you’ll get a curated glimpse into the frameworks, philosophy, and teaching style behind both versions of this program: Mastering Workplace Investigations 2.0 (MWI)My comprehensive, foundational course for anyone who interviews witnesses, evaluates evidence, or supports workplace investigations - in
- [Creating a Culture of Radical Fairness](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/preview-mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0-mwi-c/lessons/creating-a-culture-of-radical-fairness-2/) - The third R is where fairness becomes action - not just in your findings, but in the decisions and remedies that follow. This lesson introduces the cultural principles behind fair resolution. In the full course, this module expands into my signature rating tools, contextual factors, salvageability assessments, and forward-looking accountability - the structured process that
- [Creating a Culture of Truth-Telling](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/preview-mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0-mwi-c/lessons/creating-a-culture-of-truth-telling-2/) - This lesson introduces the core conditions that make truth-telling possible at work — psychological safety, trust, discretion, and clarity. In the full course, this module expands into how to conduct intake conversations, how to handle early concerns, and how to reduce noise and bias at the very first stage of the process. But for now,
- [Creating a Culture of Curiosity](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/preview-mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0-mwi-c/lessons/creating-a-culture-of-curiosity-2/) - Great investigations depend on great curiosity - not curiosity that interrogates, but curiosity that listens, learns, and seeks to understand rather than confirm assumptions. In the full course, this module leads directly into planning and scope, interview techniques, credibility determinations, evidence review, and a deep dive into noise reduction. This video gives you a taste
- [What Makes This Course Different](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/preview-mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0-mwi-c/lessons/what-makes-this-course-different/) - Whether you choose the MWI 2.0 course or the advanced MWI-C certification track, both programs are built on the same core belief: Workplace investigations are not just a compliance exercise, they are a trust-building practice. Below is a high-level overview of what makes this methodology different from typical investigation training. 1. Human-Centered, Not Compliance-Centered Many
- [Thank You and What's Next](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c-2/lessons/thank-you-and-whats-next/) - 🎉 Congratulations on completing the Mastering Workplace Investigations (MWI 2.0) course!You’ve invested time and effort into developing your skills as a human-centered investigator and that commitment makes a meaningful difference in creating workplaces where people feel safe, heard, and treated with fairness. Thank you for being part of this learning journey. 📜 Your Certificate You've
- [Thanks and What's Next](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/thanks-and-whats-next/) - Congratulations on completing the MWI-C certification course and exam. Your commitment to elevating your investigative judgment - with fairness, humanity, and integrity - reflects exactly what this designation represents. Thank you for investing your time, energy, and expertise into becoming a more trusted and human-centered workplace investigator. What Happens Next 📝 Your Results Are Coming
- [Thanks and Next Steps](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/preview-mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0-mwi-c/lessons/thanks-and-next-steps/) - Thank you for spending this time with me.I’m truly grateful you chose to explore this preview of the Mastering Workplace Investigations program. My goal was to give you a sense of my teaching style and the human-centered philosophy behind the MWI 2.0 course and the MWI-C certification track. If the ideas here resonated - the
- [Welcome!](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c-2/lessons/welcome/) - Thank you for joining me on this journey. I'm thrilled you're here to hone your skills in receiving, managing, investigating, and resolving claims of workplace misconduct - or as I usually refer to it...workplace drama. A few items of note as you begin the course: The remaining chapters of this admin section contain important documents
- [Welcome to the Course](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/welcome-to-the-course/) - Thank you for joining me on this journey. I'm thrilled you're here to hone your skills in receiving, managing, investigating, and resolving claims of workplace misconduct - or as I usually refer to it...workplace drama. A few items of note as you begin the course: The remaining chapters of this admin section contain important documents
- [Course Material](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c-2/lessons/course-material-2/) - Slides Mastering Workplace Investigations Slides Compressed (June 2025)Download Workbook MWI Comprehensive Material and ResourcesDownload
- [Course Material](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/course-material/) - Course Slides Mastering Workplace Investigations Slides Compressed (June 2025)Download Course Workbook MWI Comprehensive Material and ResourcesDownload Material for Certification Exam (Multiple-Choice Section) MWI-C Study GuideDownload Study Guides: Essay Portion Essay Prompts (3)Download Essay Portion Instructions MWI-CDownload
- [Investigation Lab: Resolution in Action](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/investigation-lab-resolution-in-action/) - How a Poor Resolution Can Spell Legal Trouble In this final Investigation Lab, I walk you through a real case that shows what happens when the Resolving stage goes wrong, and how a more structured, fair, and human-centered approach could have transformed the outcome. This case, involving Roland and Stevie, illustrates how a poorly handled
- [Post-Investigation: Communicating Results](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/post-investigation-communicating-results/) - A fair investigation doesn’t end when you reach your findings...it ends when you communicate those findings. This final step is often rushed, minimized, or handled with overly cautious legal language, and yet it is one of the most powerful trust-building moments in the entire process. In this audio lesson, I walk you through how to
- [Noise in Resolving: Where Fairness Meets Follow-Through](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/noise-in-resolving-where-fairness-meets-follow-through/) - Even the most thorough investigation can lose credibility if the resolution feels inconsistent, unclear, or influenced by unwritten rules. That’s why the Resolve phase is especially vulnerable to noise - those unpredictable, inconsistent judgment errors that can distort outcomes and erode trust. In this lesson, you’ll explore how noise shows up during resolution, why it’s
- [Forward-Looking Accountability](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/forward-looking-accountability/) - In this video, we move from closure to transformation. Up to now, we’ve focused on backward-looking accountability: holding people responsible for misconduct through a structured, bias- and noise-resistant process. But fairness doesn’t end with discipline. True resolution means asking: What now? That’s where forward-looking accountability comes in. It's a concept I developed to help organizations
- [Final Rating, Remedial Measures](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/final-rating-remedial-measures/) - Final Rating and Remedial Measures In this lesson, we bring all the elements of the backward-looking accountability framework together -rating the behavior, weighing contextual factors, and assessing salvageability - to arrive at a final rating and select the most appropriate remedial measure. This step is where fairness becomes action. It’s where structure replaces instinct and
- [Salvageability Rating](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/salvageability-rating/) - Salvageability Rating In this video, we move to Step 3 of my four-part backward-looking accountability framework: the salvageability rating. After rating the behavior and considering contextual factors, this is where fairness meets humanity. The question becomes: Is this person capable, and willing, to take accountability and grow from the experience? Here, I walk through how
- [Additional Factors (After Initial Misconduct Rating)](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/additional-factors-after-initial-misconduct-rating/) - Additional Factors In this video, we move to Step 2 of my four-step methodology for backward-looking accountability: putting the behavior into context. Once you’ve rated the misconduct objectively, it’s time to examine the additional factors that influence how that behavior should be addressed. This is where fairness deepens. It's where we pair objectivity with judgment
- [Rate the Behavior](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/rate-the-behavior/) - Objectively Rating the Behavior In this video, we begin the first step of my four-part methodology for achieving backward-looking accountability - a structured, bias-resistant approach to deciding what fair consequences look like. The process starts with a deceptively simple but powerful principle: rate the behavior, not the person. Too often, organizations let hierarchy, popularity, or
- [Backward- and Forward-Looking Accountability](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/backward-and-forward-looking-accountability/) - In this video, I introduce two complementary forms of accountability that together define the heart of a truly fair resolution process. Backward-looking accountability is about ensuring that consequences are consistent, proportionate, and bias-free. This is where my four-step methodology comes in. It's a structured approach that replaces instinct and guesswork with a disciplined process for
- [Creating a Culture of Radical Fairness](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/creating-a-culture-of-radical-fairness/) - Creating a Culture of Radical Fairness In this section, we move into the third, and often most overlooked, “R”: Resolving. If Receiving is about creating a culture of truth-telling and Reviewing is about fostering a culture of curiosity, then Resolving is where those efforts culminate in a culture of radical fairness: a workplace where outcomes
- [Investigation Lab: Interviews and Credibility Determinations](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/investigation-lab-interviews-and-credibility-determinations/) - The VP Who Wanted to Be Cool In these two Investigation Lab videos, I walk you through a real-life case that illustrates the heart of the Reviewing phase: how curiosity, structure, and fairness come together to uncover the truth. You’ll see how an investigator’s mindset can transform a “he said/she said” scenario into a clear,
- [Noise in Reviewing: How Inconsistency Undermines Investigations](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/noise-in-reviewing-how-inconsistency-undermines-investigations/) - By the time you reach the Reviewing stage of an investigation, your judgment becomes the engine driving the process forward, and that’s exactly why this phase is the most vulnerable to noise. Even experienced investigators can fall into inconsistent patterns without realizing it: interpreting evidence differently from case to case, weighing similar facts unevenly, or
- [Fair and Reasonable Findings and Conclusions](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/fair-and-reasonable-findings-and-conclusions/) - Fair and Reasonable Findings & Conclusions In this video, I walk you through the final, and perhaps most defining, step of the Reviewing phase: reaching fair and reasonable conclusions. This is where all your preparation, interviews, and analysis come together into a clear, defensible finding rooted in both logic and integrity. You’ll learn how to
- [Analyzing the Evidence](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/analyzing-the-evidence/) - Analyzing the Evidence In this video, I walk you through one of the most defining stages of any workplace investigation: analyzing the evidence. This is where your role shifts from information gatherer to truth interpreter. It’s the point where fairness, structure, and humanity intersect. I show you how to bring order to the “puzzle pieces”
- [Documenting the Interviews](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/documenting-the-interviews/) - Documenting the Interviews In this section, I walk you through one of the most debated and misunderstood parts of conducting investigations: how to document what’s said in an interview. There’s no single “right” way to do it. Whether you take handwritten notes, type them, prepare a witness statement, or record the conversation, the key is
- [Interviews: Digging Deeper](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/interviews-digging-deeper/) - Digging Deeper into Interviews In this video, I walk you through one of the most critical and most human parts of any workplace investigation: the interview. This is where the facts start to take shape, where truth begins to surface, and where your ability to listen, probe, and stay curious determines the integrity of the
- [Introduction to Interviews](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/introduction-to-interviews/) - Introduction to Interviews Before you start asking questions, set the stage for meaningful dialogue. In this video, I walk you through the essential groundwork for effective interviews: How to create an environment of trust; explain confidentiality in plain English; and communicate clear expectations about retaliation and participation. You’ll also learn why preparation and structure matter,
- [Planning and Scope](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/planning-and-scope/) - Before you begin conducting interviews, it’s essential to pause and ground yourself in a clear plan. This lesson focuses on two early steps that make every investigation more fair, efficient, and human-centered: defining your scope and creating your initial strategy. You’ll learn how to articulate the core question(s) you’re trying to answer, identify the documents
- [Creating a Culture of Curiosity](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/creating-a-culture-of-curiosity/) - Creating a Culture of Curiosity The second R - Reviewing - is where curiosity becomes your greatest investigative skill. In this video, I invite you to move beyond procedural checklists and into the mindset of a truth-seeker. Curious investigators don't just gather facts, they create the conditions for truth to emerge. Through stories and strategies,
- [The Investigation Lab Series: Intake in Action](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/the-investigation-lab-series-intake-in-action/) - Welcome to the Investigation Lab: Patti’s Perspective series, exclusive to the MWI-C certification course. These labs are where theory meets practice. Each episode takes you inside real-life workplace scenarios drawn from my years as an investigator, showing how the choices we make at every stage - from Receiving to Resolving - can either build or
- [Noise in Receiving:  How to Create a Culture of Truth-Telling with Less Static](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/noise-in-receiving-how-to-create-a-culture-of-truth-telling-with-less-static/) - Noise in Receiving: Keeping the Signal Clear You’ve now explored what it means to create a culture of truth-telling. How we receive concerns determines whether people trust the system enough to use it. But even the most well-intentioned investigator can send mixed signals when noise enters the process. Noise isn’t bias, it’s inconsistency. It’s what
- [Empowering Managers and Employees](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/empowering-managers-and-employees/) - Empowering Employees and Managers Empowerment isn’t about encouraging everyone to speak up all the time, it’s about teaching how and when to speak up effectively. A healthy workplace finds balance between silence and over-sharing. Employees need the confidence and tools to address inappropriate behavior early, while managers must respond with curiosity, not defensiveness. In this
- [Workplace Policies](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/workplace-policies/) - Designing Forward-Looking, Trust-Centered Policies In this lesson, I highlight one of the most overlooked foundations of a healthy workplace investigation system: the design of your policies. Policies are often treated as legal checkboxes, but in reality, they shape the emotional landscape employees navigate long before they decide whether to speak up. Policies that are vague,
- [Creating a Culture of Truth-Telling](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/creating-a-culture-of-truth-telling/) - Every effective investigation starts long before a complaint is filed. It begins with the culture you build around how concerns are received. A truth-telling culture is one where people feel safe enough to speak up early, honestly, and without fear of retaliation, and where leaders know how to welcome concerns rather than brace against them.
- [What Makes A Good Investigator?](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/what-makes-a-good-investigator/) - What Makes a Good Investigator In this lesson, I answer one of the questions I’m asked most often: What really makes a good investigator? While many assume the answer lies in legal or procedural expertise, the truth is more complex. Yes, the technical skills matter, but the investigators who earn lasting trust share something deeper:
- [What Does The Law Require?](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/what-does-the-law-require/) - If you’ve taken other workplace investigation courses, chances are they focused heavily on legal compliance: checklists, case law, and procedural precision. In this lesson, I offer a different perspective. Drawing on my 30+ years as an attorney, investigator, regulator, and expert witness, I clarify what the law actually requires, and why compliance alone is never
- [The Litigation-Avoidance Paradox](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/the-litigation-avoidance-paradox/) - If you’ve ever watched leaders make a decision mainly to “avoid getting sued,” you’ve seen the litigation-avoidance paradox in action. It’s the idea that the very fear meant to "protect" a company often ends up increasing its risk, and eroding trust in the process. Sociologists describe three kinds of pressures that help explain how good
- [Noise: The Hidden Threat to Fairness](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/noise-the-hidden-threat-to-fairness/) - Intro to the TUNE Model Tool In this lesson, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most overlooked threats to fairness: noise. You’ve already learned how bias can push judgment in one direction, but noise does something different: it scatters it. This quick-reference guide introduces our TUNE Model, which helps you identify and
- [Meet Your Instructor: Patti Perez](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/meet-your-instructor-patti-perez/) - Before we dive in, I want to give you a sense of the method to my madness - why I teach workplace investigations the way I do and what shaped this human-centered approach. I’ve worn just about every hat possible in this field - attorney, HR executive, regulator, corporate leader, expert witness, and educator. Across
- [Understanding Bias](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/understanding-bias/) - Understanding Bias In this video, I unpack one of the most powerful forces shaping every workplace investigation -unconscious bias. The video also covers why acknowledging bias is essential if we’re serious about truth, trust, and fairness. While most people have heard about bias in hiring or evaluations, few realize how it quietly distorts investigations. Bias
- [Welcome: Course Overview](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/welcome-course-overview-2/) - Welcome to Mastering Workplace Investigations. This opening lesson sets the foundation for everything that follows. Before we talk about interviews, evidence, or credibility, we start with something far more important: your mindset. This course is built on a simple but powerful idea: Workplace conflict isn’t an interruption to your real work; it is the work.
- [MWI-C Certification Exam Overview](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/mwi-c-certification-exam-overview/) - Earning the MWI-C — Certified Human-Centered Workplace Investigator credential requires you to demonstrate not only what you know, but how you think. This exam reflects the core philosophy of the MWI program: human-centered judgment, structured analysis, fairness, and decision hygiene. This assessment has two parts: 1. Multiple-Choice Section (28 questions) You’ll answer 28 scenario-based and
- [Course Tour + Sample Materials](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/preview-mastering-workplace-investigations-2-0-mwi-c/lessons/course-tour-sample-materials/) - In this lesson, you’ll get a guided overview of the full Mastering Workplace Investigations curriculum. The attached PDF will show you how the course is organized, what each module covers, and how the 3 Rs methodology flows from start to finish. To give you a sense of the course materials, I’ve also included two previews:
- [The Second R: Creating a Culture of Curiosity (Sample Lesson)](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/the-second-r-creating-a-culture-of-curiosity-sample-lesson/)
- [Test](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/test/)
- [Certificate of Completion](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c-2/lessons/certificate-of-completion/) - You’ll find a downloadable Certificate of Completion for the MWI 2.0 course attached here. This certificate recognizes that you’ve completed the full 4-hour training and reflects your commitment to conducting workplace investigations with fairness, clarity, and a human-centered approach. For now, the certificate is provided in a standard format. If you’d like a personalized version
- [The Roots of Workplace Drama](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/the-roots-of-workplace-drama/) - The Roots of Workplace DramaDownload
- [Comprehensive Workbook and Forms](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/comprehensive-workbook-and-forms/) - MWI Comprehensive Material and Resources (June 2025)Download
- [Quiz #1 - Reframe](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/quiz-1-reframe/) - This short quiz is designed to help you review what we’ve covered in the Reframe section. It’s not about perfection, it’s about reinforcing the core principles we’ve discussed so far and making sure the big ideas stick. You can retake it as many times as you like, so use it as a quick confidence check
- [Eliminating Bias](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/eliminating-bias/)
- [Two-Track Complaint System](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/two-track-complaint-system/) - The Power of a Two-Track System By now, you’ve seen how traditional approaches to conflict, especially those born from fear of litigation, end up creating more risk, not less. The same pattern plays out in how organizations handle complaints: one size fits all, everything is “investigated,” and everyone braces for impact. But that approach often
- [MWI-C Certification Exam (Part 1)](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/mwi-c-certification-exam-part-1/)
- [MWI Resolution Matrix: Structured Decision-Making Framework](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/mwi-resolution-matrix-structured-decision-making-framework/)
- [Noise & Bias Decoder:  A Cheat Sheet for the Drama-Slaying Investigator](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/noise-bias-decoder-a-cheat-sheet-for-the-drama-slaying-investigator/) - Noise-Bias Decoder Cheat Sheet (for Receive Stage)Download
- [Navigating Your MWI-C Journey: Your Path, Your Pace](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/course-updates-other-details/) - While this course is designed to guide you step-by-step through each stage of the Mastering Workplace Investigations (MWI) process, you have the flexibility to move at your own pace. If you’re preparing for certification, I recommend following the modules in order, since each lesson builds on the one before it, to ensure you’re ready for
- [The Intake Process (PDF)](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/the-intake-process-pdf/) - Intake FormDownload
- [Congratulations! Before you go...](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/congratulations-before-you-go/)
- [Certificate of Completion Guidance](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/certificate-of-completion-guidance/)
- [More resources for you](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/more-resources-for-you/)
- [Congrats! Here's what's next...](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/congrats-heres-whats-next/)
- [Lesson](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/lesson-6/)
- [Post-Investigation Communication](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/post-investigation-communication/)
- [Quiz #2 - The First R: Receiving Complaints](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/quiz-2-the-first-r-receiving-complaints/)
- [Quiz #3 - The Second R: Reviewing Complaints](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/quiz-3-the-second-r-reviewing-complaints/)
- [Additional Factors for Remedial Measures (audio only)](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/additional-factors-for-remedial-measures-audio-only/)
- [Backward-Looking and Forward-Looking Accountability (audio only)](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/backward-looking-and-forward-looking-accountability-audio-only/)
- [Quiz #4 - The Third R: Resolving Complaints](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/quiz-4-the-third-r-resolving-complaints/)
- [Structured vs. Unstructured Credibility Determination Sample](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/structured-vs-unstructured-credibility-determination-sample/)
- [Reviewing-Phase Noise Reduction Checklist](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/reviewing-phase-noise-reduction-checklist/)
- [Reporting (PDF)](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/reporting-pdf/)
- [Lesson](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/lesson-7/)
- [Lesson](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/lesson-4/)
- [Course Goals](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/course-goals/)
- [What is Radical Fairness?](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/what-is-radical-fairness/)
- [The DEI Link](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/the-dei-link/)
- [Welcome: Course Overview](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/welcome-course-overview/)
- [Understanding Certification](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/understanding-certification/) - [ add here ]
- [Lesson](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/lesson-5/)
- [Course Slides Part 2 (PDF)](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/course-slides-part-2-pdf/)
- [Lesson](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/lesson-3/)
- [Lesson](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/lesson-2/)
- [Navigating This Course](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/navigating-this-course/) - Thank you for joining me on this journey. I'm thrilled you're here to hone your skills in receiving, managing, investigating, and resolving claims of workplace misconduct - or as I usually refer to it...workplace drama. A few items of note as you begin the course: This course is meant to be taken in order, however,
- [Lesson](https://persuasionpoint.com/lessons/lesson/)

## Topics

- [Exam Attestation & Ethics Standards](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/mwi-c-certification-exam-overview/topics/exam-attestation-ethics-standards/) - Before you begin the MWI-C certification exam, please take a moment to review and affirm the ethical commitments that define this designation. The MWI-C credential is built on more than technical knowledge, it reflects a professional standard grounded in fairness, integrity, humility, and human-centered judgment. To proceed to the exam, you must acknowledge that you
- [Exam Materials and Instructions](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/mwi-c-certification-exam-overview/topics/exam-materials-and-instructions/) - Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a Certified Human-Centered Workplace Investigator. Before you begin the MWI-C exam, this section provides everything you need to feel fully prepared and confident. The materials below outline how the exam works, what you’ll be tested on, and how each section is evaluated. You’ll also find the study
- [Ethics Attestation (Required Before Beginning Exam)](https://persuasionpoint.com/topics/ethics-attestation-required-before-beginning-exam/) - Before you begin the MWI-C certification exam, please take a moment to review and affirm the ethical commitments that define this designation. The MWI-C credential is built on more than technical knowledge - it reflects a professional standard grounded in fairness, integrity, humility, and human-centered judgment. To proceed to the exam, you must acknowledge that

## Quizzes

- [MWI-C Certification Exam Essay (Part 2)](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/mwi-c-certification-exam-overview/quizzes/mwi-c-certification-exam-essay-part-2/) - For the essay portion of the MWI-C certification exam, please select ONE scenario from the three provided prompts and write a 300–500 word answer. Aim for clarity and conciseness, not length. Click to the prompt you would like to write about (1, 2, or 3), write your answer, and then press the "next" button until
- [MWI-C Certification Exam (Part 1)](https://persuasionpoint.com/courses/online-mastering-workplace-investigations-certification-track-mwi-c/lessons/mwi-c-certification-exam-overview/quizzes/mwi-c-certification-exam-part-1/) - Part 1 of the MWI-C certification exam includes 28 multiple choice questions. There is one best answer for each question. Read each question and answers carefully to ensure you select the best choice as there may be more than one answer that is technically correct.
- [Quiz #1 - Reframe](https://persuasionpoint.com/quizzes/quiz-1-reframe/)
- [Final Quiz](https://persuasionpoint.com/quizzes/final-quiz/)
- [Quiz #4 - The Third R: Resolving Complaints](https://persuasionpoint.com/quizzes/quiz-4-the-third-r-resolving-complaints/)
- [Quiz #3 - The Second R: Reviewing Complaints](https://persuasionpoint.com/quizzes/quiz-3-the-second-r-reviewing-complaints/)
- [Quiz #2 - The First R: Receiving Complaints](https://persuasionpoint.com/quizzes/quiz-2-the-first-r-receiving-complaints/)

## Certificates

- [MWI-C Certification – Human-Centered Workplace Investigator](https://persuasionpoint.com/certificates/mwi-c-certification-human-centered-workplace-investigator/) - Certificate of Achievement This certifies that has successfully completed the Mastering Workplace Investigations Certification Examand is recognized as a Certified Human-Centered Workplace Investigator (MWI-C). Awarded on [date]

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