Posts Tagged ‘Strategy’

The Economic Benefits of Private Security: Enhancing Commercial Property Values

how security enhances Commercial Property Values

As the world becomes increasingly unpredictable, it’s no surprise that businesses are focused on protecting their assets. While public security initiatives have long been at the forefront of ensuring public safety, private security has emerged as a popular and effective tool for safeguarding commercial properties. Not only does private security provide peace of mind for…

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How to Respond to a Whistleblower’s Report

a consultant discusses How to Respond to a Whistleblower’s Report

In theory, it should be a good thing when employees come forward with a whistleblower report.  They’ve spotted a threat to your organization and are giving you the insight you need to address the problem before it becomes even more serious.  Unfortunately, even in the best-case scenario, whistleblower complaints can still be stressful for employees,…

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Theft of Trade Secrets: How to Prevent the Loss of Key Intellectual Property

theft of trade secrets: A business man with his head in his hands dispairingnover the loss of his trade secrets. Theft of trade secrets is big problem for businesses.

Written by: James Hart The names have been changed, but the following story is a compilation of real situations faced by real businesses. Doug Medford had never considered himself paranoid. But there were too many coincidences to merely be coincidental.  Medford, the CEO of a small Midwestern manufacturer, learned that an up-and-coming competitor from China…

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The Transformational Power of Threat Assessments

Lighthouse on a lonely dirt road preventing the threat of shipwrecks

Ignoring Risk won’t make it go away Cyber crime is one of the most insidious threats facing businesses. As reported here, more than 50% of businesses have suffered cyber attacks–70% of them being small to medium-sized businesses with as many as 60% going out of business following such an attack.  Yet, one study found that…

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The Anatomy of a Crisis Management Plan

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4 key strategies to protect your business against risk By Justin Hayes No executive expects a crisis to strike. But every day organizations fall prey to the unforeseen. One study found that 40% of businesses fail after natural disasters. Yet, only half of all businesses have a crisis management plan in place.  This is surprising,…

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5 Tips for Creating Better Crisis Management Plans

Crisis Management Process Framework diagram

Like a lot of people, you may be wondering what comes next for your business or organization following the Coronavirus outbreak (or any other crisis for that matter). Well, you’ve come to the right place. The Coronavirus outbreak has created a renewed focus on crisis management and risk mitigation for many organizations, especially when it…

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