Elicitation Skills
This half-day course outlines the foundations for successful approaches in obtaining information without asking a single question. You will learn how to manufacture and manage online and in person interactions to maximise the chances others will disclose the information you desire while minimising the chances of detection. You will be shown the four fundamental focus areas for successful elicitation and how to structure an interaction or conversation to get the information you need. Finally you will be given the opportunity to practice these skills through a series of practical exercises.
The course will be delivered live over one, four-hour session. There will be separate iterations of the course for students in Asia, the Americas and the EMEA region.
Course Outline
Foundational Elicitation Skills
Planning Your Approach
- Planning the engagement(s)
- Detailing the desired data
- Organising your approach
- Choosing the right strategy
Exercises
- Recap of key skills
- Practice session 1
- Review and lessons learned
- Practice session 2
- Review and lessons learned
- Close
Course Details
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is for anyone engaged in open or targeted source research including journalists, investigators, consultants and people practitioners wishing to set or consolidate their skills before taking on more challenging courses.
HOW YOU BENEFIT
On completion of this course, you will have the ability to:
- Identify and plan an approach to virtual or physical targets
- Deploy one or more of the four fundamentals of elicitation
- Practice legal and ethical elicitation in at least two different scenarios
HOW YOU RECEIVE
- A full set of course slides and user guides
- Tip and cheat sheets
- An index of recommended readings to support further study
- A certificate of completion
COURSE FEE
EUR 400
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Please observe the following technical requirements:
- A Windows or Mac laptop
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom
- A second monitor is recommended but not essential
