Human-Centered,
Fact-Focused
An Implementation Workshop for Internal Investigators
You do not have to choose between empathy and objectivity. This live virtual implementation workshop helps HR professionals and internal investigators apply practical tools for balancing human-centered fact-finding, impartiality, and investigative rigor in real workplace investigations.
Date
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time
12:00 – 4:00 PM Central
Format
Live virtual · Zoom
This workshop builds on the post-SHRM resource hub and gives participants a chance to apply the concepts in a facilitated, scenario-based setting. It is designed for professionals who want more than information. They want practical tools, structured thinking, and implementation support.
Priority access
Priority registration is being offered to attendees of Dr. Booker's SHRM 2026 session and members of their internal teams. This workshop is not currently open to the general public.
Intentionally limited
Enrollment is intentionally limited to preserve discussion, scenario work, and opportunities for participant questions.
What you'll be able to do
Practical outcomes, not theory
- Remain impartial when conducting internal workplace investigations
- Balance empathy, neutrality, and rigorous fact-finding
- Recognize common internal investigator blind spots
- Ask human-centered questions without becoming an advocate
- Apply practical safeguards when professional relationships or organizational pressures are present
- Use structured tools to improve consistency, clarity, and defensibility
Workshop agenda
Interactive and application-based
This is not a lecture-only training. Short teaching segments are followed by practical exercises, discussion, and scenario work.
The Investigator's Balance
The false choice between empathy and objectivity.
Activity: identifying where investigations lose balance.
Impartiality Under Pressure
Professional relationships, leadership pressure, and internal blind spots.
Activity: impartiality risk check and recusal decision discussion.
Human-Centered Fact-Finding
Trauma-informed interviewing without compromising objectivity.
Activity: question reframe exercise.
Putting It Together
Scenario-based application lab — apply the tools to a realistic workplace investigation scenario.
Activity: facilitated case discussion and debrief.
Included with registration
Everything you need to apply the work
- Live 4-hour virtual implementation workshop
- Practical participant workbook
- Investigator reflection prompts
- Impartiality checklist
- Human-centered fact-finding tools
- Scenario-based application exercises
Your facilitator
Dr. Marquita M. Booker, Esq.
Dr. Booker is the founder of By-The-Book Workplace Investigations and brings legal precision to organizational reality. She facilitates investigator training grounded in evidence, defensible process, and the human dynamics that shape every internal case.
Workshop length
4 hours
Live participation
Required
Format
Facilitated lab
Continuing learning
Workbook + tools
Register
Confirm your seat
Flat fee of $695 per participant. Zoom access details are sent by email after registration is confirmed.
Interested in team-only training?
Bring this workshop to your team
If your organization is interested in bringing this workshop to your internal HR, employee relations, compliance, or investigation team, you may request information about a private team training option.
CLEAR Investigation Framework™
Interested in the full CLEAR Investigation Framework Intensive?
Many SHRM attendees asked about a deeper dive into the full C.L.E.A.R. Investigation Framework™. A five-day CLEAR Investigation Framework Intensive is being considered for September 2026. If you would like to be notified when details are available, join the priority interest list.