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Lessons from keeping journalists safe in war zones and other high-risk environments, with Colin Pereira
Manage episode 380362508 series 2937891
This week, Christian interviews Colin Pereira, a security and safety professional with over 20 years of experience in protecting journalists in conflict zones.
Colin shares insights from his career, discussing the complexities of managing safety in volatile environments, the importance of trust within organizations, and the need for practical safety measures. He also emphasises the significance of consistent training for journalists and managers.
Key points covered include:
- The burden of responsibility
- The changing landscape of safety in journalism
- Understanding the pressures and behaviours of journalists
- Safety as an enabler for business goals
- Arguing against over-the-top safety measures
- Ego and risk management
Connect with Colin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-pereira-187b2828/
Connect with Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
#safety #insurance #riskmanagement #healthandsafety #journalism #highrisksafety
179 episodes
Manage episode 380362508 series 2937891
This week, Christian interviews Colin Pereira, a security and safety professional with over 20 years of experience in protecting journalists in conflict zones.
Colin shares insights from his career, discussing the complexities of managing safety in volatile environments, the importance of trust within organizations, and the need for practical safety measures. He also emphasises the significance of consistent training for journalists and managers.
Key points covered include:
- The burden of responsibility
- The changing landscape of safety in journalism
- Understanding the pressures and behaviours of journalists
- Safety as an enabler for business goals
- Arguing against over-the-top safety measures
- Ego and risk management
Connect with Colin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-pereira-187b2828/
Connect with Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-slip-safety/
#safety #insurance #riskmanagement #healthandsafety #journalism #highrisksafety
179 episodes
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