ASIS PDC Newsletter - Q3 2023

Welcome Message from Alan Greggo CPP, Moderator of the Mentorship Community:

Welcome to the Professional Development Community Newsletter for the third quarter of 2023. Time has blown by this year, and we are already preparing for an exciting GSX coming up in September. There will be many professionally presented educational workshops at GSX including some sponsored by the PDC, as well as a Speed Mentoring event on Tuesday, 12 September, at 10:30am in the Convention Center in Dallas.

Mentoring is a foundational part of professional development. Its where the human involvement of our program is at the most personal level, where a mentor engages with a mentee to advise, share and empathize to the needs of that person. It’s on a personal level and for most, a very rewarding experience. I hope all of you will get involved at some level as a mentor, mentee or liaison for your chapter at some point in your career. Help us offer a most effective, robust and inspired option to those seeking to improve themselves through professional development.

On Sunday, 10 September, from 12pm - 6:30pm, ASIS is hosting a special session for ASIS volunteers to kick off the week and unite the volunteer network. If you’re going to Dallas for GSX, and you are a volunteer at any level in this organization, I hope you will join in and celebrate volunteering for the cause of leadership at ASIS International.

When: Jun 7, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:30 (ET)

Mentorship Community

On the 12th of July, the Mentorship Community held their second mentor meetup for 2023. We had great speakers share their experiences in the mentoring relationship. The session was recorded and can be accessed in the Mentoring Community library or the Professional Development Community Library. During the presentation we rolled out a timeline to help potential mentors and mentees understand the process of participating in this program. Here is a look at the timeline, created by Ross McQuate, a member of the Steering Committee of the PDC. This timeline is available in the Mentoring Community Library.

We have an opportunity for up to 50 mentees who will be attending GSX in Dallas, and are interested in signing up for our Speed Mentoring Event .

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4CA9AD2FA3F8C61-asis4

The session will be held in person on Tuesday, 12 September, at 10:30am in the Convention Center in Dallas.

ASIS Professional Development Community: Q2 2023 Webinar

By Viktor Panchak, CPP ASIS 2023 PDC Steering Committee Member Head of PDC Education& Learning Sub-Committee

On June 07th 2023, ASIS International Professional Development Community (PDC) conducted its Q2 webinar, and the topic was “Strategic Paths Forward: Career Transition and Risk Management”. Our fantastic quest speakers were:

Melissa Mack, CPP, CPRW, CIC, Managing Director of Pinkerton. Yacine Benamane, CPP, MENA & Iran Senior Regional Security Manager of Unilever.

In her presentation, Melissa Mack highlighted that navigating the private sector security job market and career landscape can seem overwhelming and challenging at times, especially for those making a transition into the industry. The strength of the industry relies on the collective skill sets and experiences from various professionals including military, law enforcement, technology, academia, business, and practitioners. This necessity creates significant opportunities for those looking to transition from public service to private sector security. The discussion provided a strategic path forward to a better professional and personal experience transitioning into the private sector.

A key take away from the Yacine Benamane’s presentation is that continuing to prepare for further large-scale natural disasters (like a recent earthquake in Turkey) is just as important as rescuing and rebuilding from the countries which have already been impacted. The following steps are a good start here:

1. Adopting an all-hazard approach.

2. Assessing and confirming building workplace structural Integrity earthquake-resistance tests.

3. Helping employees to prepare for earthquake individually and with their families.

4. Preparing support employees in the aftermath of the earthquake to sustain their livelihoods.

5. Developing the plans to sustain business -operations in the aftermath of an earthquake.

Q2 webinar recording is available on-demand at https://store.asisonline.org/strategic-paths-forward-career-transition-and-risk-management.html and it is eligible for 1.5 CPE credit.

ASIS PDC Q3 webinar is scheduled for 6th of September 2023, and it will address networking best practices/leveraging conference/in-person meeting attendance. The goal is to support attendance at this year’s GSX in Dallas, and considerations will be focused on a range of topics: what to do ahead of conference, during conference, post-conference; best practices for introverts/extroverts; combatting social anxiety; improve presence to support career transitions; anything to enhance the in-person experience.

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Your mission: to return to Global Security Exchange and collect more valuable insights to help stay ahead of emerging threats. You already know the value of GSX, but this year’s event features an ever-growing exhibitor list, expanded exhibit hall educational offerings, and more opportunities for face-to-face collaboration across the security supply chain.

Enhancing Corporate Security Programs: Key Considerations and Challenges

By Eduardo E. Hurtado – MBA, CPP

Take your security program to a new level, competent managers and professionals play a vital role in the corporate security industry. When assuming security leadership roles, aligning the security department's direction with broader business objectives is crucial. However, professionals often overlook important factors that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of security programs. This article explores key considerations and challenges in enhancing corporate security programs. While professionals prioritize training, they often neglect critical factors that impact the success of security programs. To ensure effectiveness, it is vital to comprehend the current state, define clear goals, identify key collaborators, estimate time and costs, evaluate ROI, manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and consider other pertinent aspects.

Corporate security requires a comprehensive approach beyond strategic insights. Proactive and planned measures are essential to identify and mitigate long-term threats that may impact an organization's security and interests. These actions must be accompanied by administrative considerations since tangible results, not just intentions, measure security effectiveness.

Security responsibility cannot be delegated, and leaders can be held legally accountable for professional incompetence. Before implementing security programs, organizations must define specific needs, measure effectiveness using the DMAIC philosophy or any other management tool, establish a dedicated security committee, secure corporate support, implement robust management of change/change management programs, and foster effective communication. Thorough risk assessments and analysis aid in prioritizing and developing appropriate corrective action plans for day-to-day security operations.

Comprehensive policies and procedures are integral to guiding security implementation. Policies outline the required actions, while procedures detail how to execute them. HR, Legal, and General Management approval and confirmation ensure the inclusion of vital considerations. Successful implementation necessitates well-executed training and professional development processes to align the entire organization with proposed changes. Effective communication throughout the security enhancement process is crucial to overcome resistance and psychological barriers to change. Clear rules and realistic expectations are vital for ensuring effective and efficient security management. A structured and systematic approach promotes standardization, effective risk mitigation, compliance with regulatory requirements, a strong security culture, employee awareness, and accountability. Enhancing corporate security programs involves understanding key considerations and addressing challenges. By aligning security direction with business objectives, understanding crucial factors, adopting a comprehensive approach, addressing security responsibility, developing comprehensive policies and procedures, promoting effective communication, and establishing clear rules, organizations can strengthen their security programs and achieve effective security management.

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BY AUGUST 31, 2023

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