The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Short training courses

How to Handle Difficult Interviews (including disciplinary, grievance and exit interviews)

Recommended for:

Personnel practitioners or line managers responsible for employment law issues within their organisation. The course is appropriate for individuals at all levels of knowledge and experience.

Course overview:

A practical 2-day course that provides participants with the skills and confidence to tackle difficult interviews. The programme is extremely practical using role-play interviews, CCTV, discussion groups and case studies to explore and develop the necessary skills.

Course benefits:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • identify the legal principles on which you will need to provide advice and guidance for your organisation
  • effectively plan and conduct a range of interviews
    • grievance, disciplinary and exit in accordance with the law and best practice