Considerations for Training Development
How to improve decision-making, communication, leadership and interoperability in areas ranging from urban search and rescue and mass decontamination, to hostage negotiation and counter-terrorism….
Laurence Alison
Factors that Affect Command Decision-Making
The ability to make critical decisions under pressure is vital for reducing risk to public safety. This guide highlights the factors that affect decision-making…
Persuasion and Influence or Genuine Connection and Rapport
What kind of influence tactic is applicable? That depends on the context of the interaction. Emily and Laurence Alison explain. Perhaps the most frequent…
Communicating with casualties in emergencies
When your life is at risk, your body goes into ‘survival mode’ to stay alive. Or does it? Both survivor testimonies and research reveal…
Masterclass in eliciting intelligence information
CREST Researchers delivered a masterclass on intelligence interviewing to over fifty practitioners from European government, police and military organisations. The day covered new techniques…
Building good rapport in interviews
How to be friendly and interview people, using the ORBIT technique. Most of us find it easier to talk to and cooperate with people…