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Episode 207 — Common Pitfalls in Conducting Internal Investigations

An internal investigation is like reading a good novel.  You begin the journey with a general expectation of what the novel or the “investigation” is about.  As you learn more, the investigation gains momentum filled with moments of discovery, surprise and ultimately a basis for understanding.  In some cases, the end of the story (e.g. an oil well explosion) or dramatic event is known.  In...

5 Common Internal Investigation Pitfalls

An internal investigation is like reading a good novel.  You begin the journey with a general expectation of what the novel or the “investigation” is about.  As every reader knows, the exhilaration is the result of following an unexpected path filled with moments of discovery, surprise and ultimately a basis for understanding.  Internal investigations can follow a similar path.  In some cases, the end of...