Steps in conducting an investigation The table below outlines the four phases of conducting a disciplinary investigation. Each of the steps will be described in the next section of this guide. Figure 1. The phases of a disciplinary investigation Phase 1: Scoping and planning the investigation Step 1 Establish the authority to undertake the investigation – Step 2 Consider the scope of the investigation – Step 3 Construct an investigation plan – Step 4 Draw up a chronology – Phase 2: Collecting evidence Step 5 Collect documentary evidence – Step 6 Organise and commence interviews – Step 7 Consider a site inspection – Phase 3: Analysing and weighing the evidence Step 8 Collate and analyse evidence – Step 9 Consider the need for further evidence – Step 10 Conduct further interviews or collect further documentation – Phase 4: Finalising the investigation Step 11 Write the report – Step 12 Once more consider the need for further evidence – Step 13 Finalise the report – Step 14 Present the report – Recommendation
Steps in conducting an investigation The table below outlines the four phases of conducting a disciplinary investigation. Each of the steps will be described in the next section of this guide. Figure 1. The phases of a disciplinary investigation Phase 1: Scoping and planning the investigation Step 1 – Establish the authority to undertake the investigation Step 2 – Consider the scope of the investigation Step 3 – Construct an investigation plan Step 4 – Draw up a chronology Phase 2: Collecting evidence Step 5 – Collect documentary evidence Step 6 – Organise and commence interviews Step 7 – Consider a site inspection Phase 3: Analysing and weighing the evidence Step 8 – Collate and analyse evidence Step 9 – Consider the need for further evidence Step 10 – Conduct further interviews or collect further documentation Phase 4: Finalising the investigation Step 11 – Write the report Step 12 – Once more consider the need for further evidence Step 13 – Finalise the report Step 14 – Present the report Recommendation