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The two best ways to identify lying are, first, understand and appreciate that it occurs frequently. Raising awareness and recognizing the threat is critical. Second, embrace training that will help you recognize warning signs, and then employ detection techniques when you review, prepare and question! German philosopher

Great listening skills are just one spoke in an interviewer’s wheel. Listening is integral to the whole process, but follow up is essential to proceed to the truth. Here are some of the most important follow up techniques to add to your toolbox: Show Encouragement! When your

Whether taking a statement under oath, conducting a non-accusatory interview, a job related screening or engaging in a business related or casual conversation, recognize that a significant percentage of those being questioned will intentionally edit, exaggerate, minimize and / or misrepresent something. One of the best ways

In a previous RNI Newsletter topic relating to nonverbal behaviors, I referenced psychologist Paul Ekman who has spent his career examining the relationship between facial expressions and deceptive remarks. As a student of the art of interviewing, you should be aware of his key findings: Facial expressions

The ultimate goal of any interview is to gather information and determine its validity. In that regard, did that candidate for a job, that witness under oath, that claimant or that suspect / person interest provide truthful responses to your questions? The following ethical techniques should help

This follows and supplements prior Newsletters and offers more tips for successfully conducting ethical, nonconfrontational interviews. As a student of the art, you should try out these and other techniques to see what works best for you. One size does not fit all! And, if you are

The last RNI Newsletter began a series relating to an interview strategy designed to uncover deceptive statements by increasing the interviewee’s cognitive load. More about that approach this month. Disruptive Questioning is not for everyone; however, if your comfort zone permits, consider introducing one or more of

Investigators who conduct interviews for a living, and researchers who study ways to uncover fraudulent statements agree that there are six areas on which to focus when identifying fraudulent statements.  Whether under oath, answering questions during a job interview, providing details about an insurance claim or recounting

Investigators who conduct interviews for a living, and researchers who study ways to uncover fraudulent statements agree that there are six areas on which to focus when identifying fraudulent statements.  Whether under oath, answering questions during a job interview, providing details about an insurance claim or recounting