Command of the Meeting
Command of the investigation / disciplinary / termination meeting. Do not allow employees to dictate the terms of the meeting. At the outset, define the protocol that will be followed during the meeting and follow the protocol. Example approach: We are here to discuss the incident that occurred on 1/1/17. During this meeting we will all behave in a professional manner. Any unprofessional behavior, such as raising of the voice, will result in the meeting being terminated. I will speak first and when I conclude I will provide you an opportunity to provide a statement. Jane Doe is sitting in…
