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Upskilling Experts Module 1: The Art of Gathering and Weighing Evidence

Module One of our new Upskilling Experts series looks at "The Art of Gathering and Weighing Evidence: Whether in Court, at Work or Making Everyday Decisions".

Module Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes

Recorded: 26/03/2026

Areas covered

We all value hard facts. However, decisions rarely come with black-and-white answers. We’re often faced with ambiguity and competing perspectives. 

Professionals routinely ask:

  • What information do I need to inform my judgement as to value? 
  • What’s the right value, rateable value or what’s the correct compensation?
  • How should I advise the client as to the cost, risk and time to secure the right value and level of compensation?
  • How should I resolve this dispute in a fair and proportionate way?
  • What’s the other side likely to accept?
  • Should I recommend to the client that they accept this offer? Am I equipped to explain the consequences of doing so; and not doing so? 

These are judgment calls. They demand critical thinking, objective reasoning and a sound understanding of how to weigh evidence - while avoiding bias. This is a vital skill for experts, business leaders and decision-makers alike. Daniel Kahneman won a Nobel Prize in 2002 for his groundbreaking work on human decision-making and understanding his work is a valuable resource for judges, arbitrators and expert witnesses.

Whether you're at work, in court, or navigating everyday life, sound decisions come from properly gathering, analysing and weighting reliable information - while filtering out noise, spin, and misinformation.

This module contains both presentations and a panel debate and the audience is encouraged to participate. 

Sessions Include:

  • Decision Making Bias 
  • Being an Expert – A View from the Bench
  • A Panel Discussion on How We Weight Evidence

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