The Art of Witness Preparation Webinar Series (Part 1)

Building a Strong Foundation

Welcome Announcements

Know Your Witness

• Research Your Witness
• Key Information for Preparation
• Homework for the Witness

Preparing Questions & Building Trust

• The Danger of the “Do’s and Don’ts” and Absolutes
• The Importance of Active Listening

Witness Role-Playing: Building Confidence Through Readiness

• Teaching Process, Not Memorization
• Why Less Is More When Giving Feedback
• Advantages of the Third Party

Questions & Answers Session