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The Circuit is the number #1 source of information on protection matters and is the industry-leading magazine for all security professionals who want to stay ahead of the game. If you're new to the industry or an old-school veteran, the Circuit is the place for you. Through the podcast, we bring the stories and the contributors from the magazine to life. The Circuit team is: Elijah Shaw, Jon Moss, Shaun West and Phelim Rowe. For more information on all things Circuit related, visit us at: ht ...
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Pre-Incident Indicators Helping us with Prevention with Rick Shaw
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How can protectors get 'left of boom'? Is it even their job to collect pre-incident indicators? This week we are delighted to welcome Rick Shaw, CEO of Awareity to the Circuit Magazine Podcast to ask: Is every Protector a 'Sensor' which should gather pre-event indicator data? Should an EP team incorporate an analyst or should the team leader be tha…
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Altruism and Protection | Denida and Chris Grow
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Learn how altruism and protection are connected and the benefits of giving back as a protector. Discover strategies for social responsibility and philanthropic giving on this week's podcast episode. Protection is fundamentally connected with altruism and giving back, whether protecting a small child or an executive. We are looking forward to suppor…
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The Evolution of Protective Intelligence and EP | Fred Burton
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In this week's podcast, Fred Burton, the executive director at the Center for Protective Intelligence, talks about the evolution of protective intelligence and executive protection. The discussion revolves around the increasing importance of geopolitical intelligence, the benefits and challenges of having a protective intelligence skillset, and the…
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Between Tactical Medicine and Aeromed | Pete Reeve
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Yes your principal is more likely to need a band aid but have you actually mapped out a medevac route? How reliable is your aeromed partner? We are delighted to welcome Pete Reeve, Specialist Paramedic in Critical Care to the Circuit Magazine Podcast to ask: Is a 'normal' paramedic not good enough for your operation? Where should EP professionals l…
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Unpredictable Travel Risk Management - Live at CPTF 2023 | Moderated by Chris Story
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If travel risk is unpredictable why bother attempting to predict it? Unless certain risk mitigation strategies can indeed help... We are delighted to bring you 'live' to one of the most current panel discussions at this year's Eighth Annual Executive Security and CP Technology Forum in London moderated by Chris Story with panelists including Ivan I…
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Success in EP as a Grey Professional | Jared van Driessche
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Do you have a real challenge being a 'Grey Professional' or actually becoming a 'Social Chameleon'? We are delighted to welcome Jared van Driessche, Director of Security and EP Professional to the podcast to help us ask: Are we encouraged to be a 'grey person' because it is very difficult to teach new operators social and emotional intelligence? Ar…
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Successful EP Operations and Partnerships in Mexico | Hector Robles
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Is less more when operating securely in Mexico? Or at least less visibility? How can you manage expectations of international clients who have preconceived ideas driven from the popular press or Hollywood when running successful EP in Mexico? We are delighted to welcome Hector Robles Conde, President LATAM Operations and VP Global Operations at Fir…
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Including a Medical Doctor on your EP Team | Dr George DeBusk M.D.
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Telemedicine has come a long way but does your next EP operation need a Medical Doctor (MD / GP) on the team? Is your principle not actually more likely to have a bad case of irritable bowel syndrome than a gunshot wound? We are delighted to start the new year and Season 3 with Dr George De Busk M.D. founder of Aspitha and practicing Trauma Surgeon…
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Creating the Unified Protector | Bruce McIndoe
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Should we remove the term 'Security' from our organizational language? Does it mean too many different things to different people? We are delighted to welcome Bruce McIndoe, Founder of World Aware to the podcast this week to look at the possible creation of a unified protector who is a risk manager first and foremost but who develops specialist ski…
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Firearms in EP - An International Perspective | Orlando "Andy" Wilson
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If we should train as we fight, where does firearms proficiency sit for protectors both in and outside jurisdictions where carrying one is even a possibility? We are delighted to finally welcome longtime Circuit Magazine Contributor and Firearms expert Orlando "Andy" Wilson to the podcast to discuss: Jurisdictional challenges when carrying a firear…
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Security Culture and Mental Wellbeing | John Rodriguez
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How can security culture positively affect mental wellbeing, both for the organization and the protector? Today we are taking a more empathic look at security operations with John Rodriguez former Director of Global Security at companies including Kimberly Clark and Cardinal Health and current founder Empathic Security to ask: Where can all protect…
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Executive Protection Skills Gaps | Steve Hernandez & Craig McKim
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Beyond the 'hard' and 'soft' EP skills debate what are employers really looking for today? Can they afford to be selective during what some have described as a shortage of qualified candidates? We are delighted to be joined by Steve Hernandez, CEO, The North Group and Craig McKim, Co-Founder, Maverick Protection group to ask: Will we start to recru…
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Young Professional Success in Corporate Security | Leo Kelly
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What are the challenges facing young professionals in corporate security right now? That's the question we're putting to this weeks guest and young professional, Leo Kelly. Like the rest of us, the current generation of young professionals are trying to establish themselves in a competitive industry and just want the opportunity to shine and show w…
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Industrial Psychology and Building an EP Team | Nico and Nicolene Schutte
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You can get in the mind of your adversary but have you ever looked under the hood at what makes your own team or organization tick? We are delighted to welcome Nico and Nicolene Schutte, Industrial Psychologists from the University of Johannesburg with strong family ties to South African Executive Protection to ask: What can Industrial or Organizat…
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Online Vulnerability Assessments for Protectors and Corporate Security | Sandra Stibbards
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Is your Principal leaking data? Not intentionally but many EP teams could be unaware of the wealth of Open Source Information (OSINT) they are emitting even on covert operations. This week we are delighted to welcome Sandra Stibbards, CEO of Camelot Investigations, recorded live at the Corporate Security Modernization Forum for DC, Maryland and Vir…
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Security Management for EP Operators | Dr Gavriel Schneider
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'Risks get realised' and when they do, are they a risk anymore? How can operators make 'better decisions'? What frameworks could actually make a difference for the split second choices facing operators and why would that lead to a career in Security Management? We are delighted to welcome Dr Gavriel Schneider, CEO and Founder of Risk 2 Solution and…
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Networking Success as an Operator | John Morrison
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If the entire EP industry is based around networking, referrals and reputation why are we asking if operators find networking success hard? This week we are delighted to welcome John Morrison, founder, CP World and many other hats to the Circuit Magazine Podcast to ask: How can operators get more out of networking events? Do you still need to remai…
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[Short Circuit] Predator Vs Prey Mindset | JT Brown
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He's a close protection professional who specializes in working with public figures and operating in challenging and non-permissive environments. On today’s show, Elijah Shaw sits down with JT Brown to talk about mindset and training. What type of mentality is required to work with a client that is operating in unstable and insecure environments? W…
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Becoming a Media Safety Advisor - What You need to Know | Ken Perry
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How would you feel about always running towards the danger? If you thought telling a UHNW Principal 'no' was hard, try working with journalists. We are honoured to welcome Ken Perry, Founder, Cosain Consultancy to the Circuit Magazine Podcast to explore: How could you leave your EP 'hat' at the door when protecting media? What facilitation and medi…
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EP Professional Success in Corporate Security | Marcus Stephens-Ofner
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Could too much hot-zone experience lose you lose a corporate security opportunity? Is a corporate job really an 'easy ride' for a later life career? Hard hitting questions for today's session with Marcus Stephens-Ofner who has successfully transitioned from the Circuit to the Corporate Environment where we will also look at: How can you 'translate'…
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Kidnap and Hostile Environment Training in VR | Peter Moore
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Is a two week gruelling and sometimes degrading kidnap and hostile environment training really suitable for most EP professionals and their principals? Equally would a paper based tick box exercise offer any thing of actual value? Introducing the possible middle way in virtual reality simulated training being developed by Peter Moore, IT consultant…
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The Role of Physical Security in the Managed Security Service of the Future | Mark Ledlow & Patrick Kane
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Often, the group that tries to be all things to all people is going to fail. So, is the managed Security Service of the future going to be more about subcontracting and strategic partnerships? On this week’s show, we’re joined by Mark Ledlow and Patrick Kane to look at the way in which physical security/EP fits squarely in the managed security serv…
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The Role of EP in the Private Family Office | Olivia Cooper
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Family Offices are sometimes seen by EP as 'Unicorns' because of their inaccessibility. There has also been an assumption in some quarters that they do not pay enough attention to the type of Executive Security they procure. Today we are pleased to welcome Olivia Cooper, Head of Private Wealth and Family Office at Axiom DWFM to set the record strai…
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Transitioning from the Police to the Private Sector in EP | Scott Hamer
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How can the 'verbal Judo' skills from policing translate into the private sector of EP and what can both learn from each other? Join recently retired Royalty and Specialist Protection specialist Scott Hamer as we explore: What should operators in the police better understand before transitioning to the private sector? How can one assess the motives…
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[Short Circuit] Problem Solving for Protectors | Vantrell Wilson
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Pulling off a 'minor miracle' is a double edged sword... you solved your Principal's problem but now they will expect a miracle every day... On today's Short Circuit Podcast Elijah Shaw is pleased to welcome Vantrell Wilson, Supervisor at ICON Global to uncover the secrets to effective problem solving for protectors including: Should the protector …
This week we have all four hosts of the Circuit Magazine Podcast in the same room at the same time… an event as rare as a solar eclipse! And you might need those shades because while the sun is beating down on the northern hemisphere, we thought we would catch up with Phelim, Shaun, Jon and Elijah between operational commitments for a mid-year roun…
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Uncovering Synergies between Guarding and EP | Tim Keller
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Guarding whether manned or mobile is the starting pathway many pursue in the security sector so is it time to shine a positive light on skillsets developed that might be transferable to other sectors like EP? This week we are very pleased to welcome Tim Keller, recently departed SVP for North America at Securitas to ask: Is it possible to progress …
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Your Next German Operation | Dr Christoph Eichel
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Have you ever met a German EP operator on international missions? For a country and economy as strong and large as Germany the adoption of EP and security in general is surprisingly low - but all that is changing. We are delighted to welcome Dr Christoph Eichel, CEO and Founder of Solitaire Advisory to address: What opportunities for partnerships a…
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Success in the Energy Sector for EP | Don Sylvest
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Is there a more topical industry than Energy today with prices and availability at the forefront of global populations? This week we are delighted to welcome Don Sylvest, former Security Operations Manager at ExxonMobil to ask: Why should EP operators start a career in energy? What types of activism are an increasing concern for protectors? What di…
Don't get yourself electrocuted whilst trying to save someone already in that situation! Today's protector must remember that they are themselves a target and aside from increasing their ability to respond with force, being able to blend in and avoid becoming a target can protect the protector. We are delighted to welcome back Thomas Pecora to the …
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Protected Mobility for Today's Protector | Joe Autera
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Do you make a 'J' Turn every day? Have you ever gotten in the wrong black SUV? What ever the stage in your EP career protected mobility is a crucial yet varied topic that is going to throw some curve balls at you. Join us for today's episode with Joe Autera, CEO of the Vehicle Dynamics Institute as we ask: Do you need to be training to become a sec…
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Security by Design and Tomorrow's Protector as Trusted Advisor | Chris Aldous
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If your client wanted a 200 pound door installed in their ancient home how can you say 'yes, BUT' and why is that your concern anyway as a protector? Today's guest Chris Aldous, founder of Design Security Ltd, will help us explore core security by design principles along with building security hardening techniques which will help transform the prot…
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Operational Success on Your Next Nordics Mission | Claus Pichner
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After famous examples of EP professionals being arrested in the Nordics whilst on a detail with a music tour you might ask what to look out for whilst operating in Sweden, Denmark and Norway - which make up most of 'the Nordics'. We are delighted to interview longstanding BBA and NABA friend of the industry Claus Pichner on his long career, lessons…
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Becoming a Physical Security Technology Manager | Paul Nieto III
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If your principal's main residence alarm system is going off at 2 in the morning, can you turn it off? Technology awareness goes a lot further than 'becoming a hacker' or learning to code. Today we are delighted to speak with Paul Nieto III a Physical Security Technology Manager about how the EP profession is modernizing but in a much more accessib…
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Providing Protection in Ireland - The Post-Brexit Landscape | Garry Bergin
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Two captivating topics for this week's interview. Executive Protection opportunities in the Republic of Ireland post-Brexit and taking academia to the next level with a Doctorate in Security focused on EP. This week we are thrilled to welcome Ireland ISRM Chapter Chair Garry Bergin to the podcast to look at: How can international operators find eff…
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Forging a Successful Career in Protection Through Smart Training Decisions - Shaun West
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So, you're a qualified EP professional - What now? What's next in your learning and development calendar? This week, we're delighted to be talking about the learning and development forum for EP professionals that the Circuit Magazine just ran. And this week we've got a very special guest. We're going to be talking with fellow circuit magazine Edit…
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[Short Circuit] Combatives & The Modern Protector | Eric “Swayze” Gifford
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Executive Protection Agent, Eric “Swayze” Gifford runs Shadow Company. A former rock climber and MMA fighter, with over 35 years experience in the martial arts. In addition to working operationally in the field, he also teaches Close Quarters Combat and tactical firearms. In his own words: "Growing up in a single parent home with a younger sister. …
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Perfecting Your Next Swiss Operations | James Otigbah
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More than chocolate, clocks and mountains, operating in Switzerland can either be the most efficient EP experience you have ever had or one of the most expensive challenges depending on how much preparation you do - especially in advance of world events including Davos (the World Economic Forum) this May. Today we are delighted to welcome James Oti…
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Veteran-preneurship and Building a Business after Leaving the Services | Scot Walker
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Are you prepared to fail and fail again? How can former service personnel adapt their mindset to succeed not just in the private sector but in building a business of their own? Today's episode will resonate with a large proportion of the EP community who at one time or another have been an 'army of one'. We are very pleased to welcome Scot Walker, …
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[Short Circuit] Physical and Mental Fitness + Nutrition for Protectors | Levar Adams
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Should protectors still aspire to the bodybuilder, powerlifter stereotype? Does having a large frame make you more desirable to clients or will it ultimately hinder your progression in the industry? On this week's episode of the Short Circuit, Elijah is joined by Levar Adams, CEO and Founder of Defense & Logistics LLC. In this fast-moving and infor…
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Travel Risk Management and Complex Environments | Mac Segal
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Can you coast along when travelling to some destinations but not others? Are there any non-challenging environments today? Fundamental travel risk questions with Mac Segal, CEO and Founder of the AHNA Group for this week's episode where we ask: What should the EP professional who has only worked in their home country do to get into international an…
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Presilience and Managing Violence | Joe Saunders
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How often do Judo skills really pay the bills? How should protectors enhance their own de-escalation capabilities and what does the term Presilience mean? We were honoured to speak with Joe Saunders, Host of the Managing Violence Podcast, in person live in London as part of his European tour to answer questions including: To what extent is Presilie…
Where are you going to find more talent? Whether or not there is a shortage, could we raise the whole industry by including professionals with diverse backgrounds as well as life experiences? Today we are very pleased to speak with Dawn Holmes on the eve of a Corporate Security Modernization conference dedicated to the Talent Pipeline. Join us as w…
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Branding and Networking for EP Operators and Businesses | Craig McKim
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Selling can't be a dirty word in EP; your work depends on it. It is in this context that we are delighted to welcome Craig McKim back for the second time on the Circuit Magazine Podcast to find tangible solutions to branding and networking both yourself as an operator and as a business. Has the balance between remaining a 'grey professional' and su…
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[Short Circuit] Trusting the Process | Michael Brown
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A lot of people want to present the perfect image of themselves but what about the scars and bruises? Today's guest embodies trust in 'the process' and is an advocate for taking control of your EP career and priorities. On this episode we are joined by Michael Brown who has worked for some of the highest profile names around whilst advocating for m…
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Family Life and Protective Services | Jermaine Flythe
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The last thing you want is to be having an argument with a family member whilst on a difficult operation. How can we find the balance between our family and professional life? In today's episode we are joined by the #BodyguardWithaSmile Jermaine Flythe, founder of G3A Protection to look under the hood of today's protector and offer advice on one of…
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Balancing Discretion and Security - Lessons from Loss Prevention | Jonathan Eddery
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You could put wire mesh on the windows of Bond Street or Fifth Avenue Haute Couture stores but would anyone still shop there? Today we are speaking with Jonathan Eddery who developed a wealth of Loss Prevention (LP) skills and experience before joining MAST as Director of Technical Security Systems. We are learning how to balance risk management wi…
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Career Success in Large Organizations | Chaim Roberts
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How can you scale yourself from an 'army of one'? What does the corporate security world have to teach solo operators about being in more places at once? We are pleased to welcome Chaim Roberts, founder of Roberts Risk Solutions to help us understand that large organizations have more challenges than the initial corporate culture adaptation we migh…
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Raising Your Standards - a Unifying Approach to EP in the US | James Cameron
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In many areas of business less regulation is being campaigned for, not more. Why would it be desirable for the EP industry to self impose standards on itself, separate from State by State licensing? The topic of Standardization continues to be an emotive and contested topic with many viewing their own tactics and procedures as best practice. In tha…
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Professionalizing Risk Management | Dr David Rubens
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If risk management underpins everything we do in the security industry, why is the delivery of high level training so underserved? And why are the requisite skills not valued more by all practitioners? We're joined by Dr David Rubens, founder and executive director of the ISRM (Institute of Strategic Risk Management), as well as MD and CEO of Delta…
