tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26263953259601325142024-02-28T16:43:09.947-07:00Business KarateSelf-Defense For Any Organization:BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-4527749731962364392016-04-27T13:55:00.001-06:002016-04-27T13:55:12.428-06:00The Quest for Security Metrics!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<a href="http://us.sourcesecurity.com/news/articles/security-metrics-successful-security-programme.19655.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">How To Understand Security Metrics To Determine Success Of Security Programs</span></i></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Knights of medieval times are known for impossible
quests and challenging missions seeking rare religious items. The quest for the
Holy Grail is perhaps the most notable. Today’s security professionals are
often on their own quest, seeking what sometimes feels like the impossible –
the search for perfect security metrics!</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What
are <a href="http://businesskarate.blogspot.com/2013/09/why-your-security-metrics-stink.html" target="_blank">metrics</a> and are they really that hard to find? Metrics are simply a measure
to show effectiveness or to track performance. We are surrounded by metrics
every day. For someone who wants to lose weight, a daily stop on the scale to
track progress is an example of a metric. For someone interested in building
muscle, the metric used may be the amount lifted in a bench press or leg press.
Companies use metrics to measure key progress in areas such as sales, repeat
customers or net income. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Security Metrics Best Defined By
Finance Team </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How
do you measure the success of a security program? If your security program were
primarily about preventing crime, you would need to track every time you deter
a criminal – something that is very hard to know or track. Basically, it means
tracking something that didn’t happen. There is good news though. There are
other ways to measure success and to provide ways to showcase what the security
program has accomplished. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If
there is one group that uses and understands metrics, it is the finance team of
a business. The finance team deals with every part of an organization and
understands the value of setting targets and measuring progress, in terms of
budget, income and expenses. We are going to look at security metrics used in
one case study that came about after the security department reported to the
CFO. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Understanding Security Metrics From The
CFO </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
CFO had several support groups reporting to him and was interested in how to
track progress of each of the groups. It was quickly determined that there were
four core areas to track. Activity, Efficiency, Quality and Customer
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Security Activity Measurement </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
first category was to measure overall activity. The specifics may change from
one organization to another, but looks at the types of responses and incidents
handled by the security team. This should include general crime rates on
campus, or may be a focus on specific issues. For example, in healthcare, a top
priority has become the issue of violence and assaults on clinical staff by
patients. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">By
nature, many of these metrics are lagging metrics. In other words, the metric
is a measurement of something that already happened. However, it is possible to
include leading metrics as well. Leading metrics are a measurement of an
activity that is pro-active or preventative in nature. An example of a leading
metric could be tracking the number of exterior patrols done by security
officers. The theory being highly visible and pro-active patrols are a
deterrent and reduce overall crime on campus. For a system integrator, regular
maintenance of access control or video systems that prevent downtime could be a
measure of a leading indicator instead. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Financially Efficient Security Program</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Efficiency
was the next category. Of course, since this was coming from the CFO, financial
efficiency was involved. One metric was budget compliance, a ratio of budgeted
funds versus actual spend as a percentage. Another efficiency number tracked
was the number of voluntary turnovers. This number tracked how many security
employees left for other pursuits. It did not include involuntary turnover, as
it was felt that this could potentially influence leaders to keep unsavory
employees to limit the turnover data. Other examples of efficiency could
include storage of valuables for guests or patients, or number of lost items
returned to the owner.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Quality Of Security Program </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
next category considered was quality. To track the quality of the security
program, a variety of options were considered. In this case, the number of security
employees who received certification in the industry was tracked. The CFO also
wanted to see the security department provide, or at least facilitate, security
training for staff. The metric used was the number of training sessions
provided to staff, including brief internal education meetings with different
departments or ‘brown bag’ lunch and learn sessions that could include outside
speakers. Again, education sessions were a more pro-active measure and could be
considered a leading indicator.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Customer Satisfaction </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
last area considered in this example was customer satisfaction. Fortunately,
there were several options from which to choose. One vital measure was an
annual survey that asked about staff perception of safety and security at the
organization. The scale was 1-5 and allowed to track the number in the top
category, those who felt very safe at work. This was the measure used with the
goal to move people from the next category, feeling somewhat safe, to the top
or feeling very safe. Response time by the security team was another area that
linked directly to customer satisfaction. There was also a secret shopper
program in place where an individual would contact security about a routine
matter and provide feedback, scoring the officer on customer service and
friendliness to the appearance of the officer’s uniform. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Importance Of Security Metrics </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Of
course, tracking all of the metrics mentioned is great, but what does it really
mean? Once you begin tracking results, the past results can be used as a
baseline that allows you to set goals, establish targets moving forward, and
identify areas of improvement. Keep in mind that these baselines are different
from industry benchmarks. Benchmarks are comparisons or numbers based on a mix
of different organizations, often within the same industry, to gauge where one
company is in relation to the industry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When
selecting metrics there are a few things to keep in mind. Probably the most
important is to make sure that the data you need for the metric is easily
available. A metric is something that you are going to want to measure on a
regular basis and if the work involved getting that number is too difficult, it
will quickly be ignored or left undone and you end up having no measure at all.
A good rule of thumb is that the data or measure should be able to be collected
within 15 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Also,
pick metrics that are something that the security team can act upon or have a
direct impact on. If the measure reflects something that the security team has
no control over, then it tells very little about the success or effectiveness
of the security program. For example, neighborhood crime stats may be valuable
to track for awareness sake, but do not reflect on the security team’s
performance so should not be included as part of the performance
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Evaluating Security Metrics </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
last word about metrics: be sure to do something with the metrics collected.
Use the data to tell a story about what the security department is doing.
Visuals and charts can be very helpful in seeing exactly what areas may need
attention and what is going well. Keep evaluating the value of the metrics used
as well. An idea that originally seemed great, may turn out to not really reflect
what you had hoped and should be changed and a new metric identified instead.
This is an ongoing process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Done
right, a good metric program will help tell the story of the security
department and highlight the successes as well as help identify potential areas
for improvement.</span></div>
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<ul>
<li>Leadership support
– if you don’t have this now, you certainly know it. Ongoing support by your
organization’s top leaders is vital to success. Otherwise you’ll be spinning
your wheels (and that won’t even burn calories if fitness was a resolution for
you).</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Budget appropriate
– Budget is definitely tied to leadership support and the purse strings that
make the business world spin. You may have certain capital or even operational
needs that you’ve identified and certainly getting the right level of funding
will impact how much you can do.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</ul>
<ul>
<li>Administrative
support – this is a personal frustration of mine. I’ve worked in security
departments that strictly focus on the operational side and there is no
administrative support. Paperwork, minutes, filing, ordering supplies etc. all
still need to be done however. So where does that come from – the operational
side.<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Understanding that
not all security is the same – IT security and physical security need to work
together, but are often at odds within an organization. IT security
professionals making physical assessments of non-IT sites instead of those
who’ve worked in physical security or law enforcement. Do you really want your
IT guy conducting robbery training and your physical security guy designing the
company firewall? Keep to your area of expertise.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Employee awareness
and training – How much simpler would security be if employees all followed the
rules and did the right thing? Unfortunately, too often training is not done as
it is seen as down time and then when an issue comes up the expectation is for
security to fix it while the employees sit back and watch. Definitely take
advantage of any available training and put it into practice.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Right tools for the
risks – I’m amazed at how often an organization expresses concerns over active
shooters and then wants to add an unarmed security officer to watch the front
door or to be the first responder (basically target) to an attack. Review the
risks and then put the right tools, people or training into place to address
those concerns. </li>
</ul>
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Well there it is. My 2016 wish list, at least those just off
the top of my head, although I’d throw in a big raise and better benefits while
I am at it.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
I’m sure that I did not cover everything. What are does your
wish list include? Let me know and put them in the comments below.</div>
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and corporate security experiences plus a love of martial arts, Eric Smith
created Business Karate, LLC, a Colorado-based security consulting firm. His
new book, </span></i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Workplace Security
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outlines how any business, school, hospital or organization can master the art
of self-defense, reduce losses, avoid liability and build a safer workplace.
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">My
daughter asked me the other day who my three favorite characters were. The
characters could be from movies, books or TV shows. To make it fun, she guessed
mine and I guessed hers. She got the first two almost right away and the third
took just a little bit longer. I guessed hers pretty quickly as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">It
was a fun game, but it did get me to wondering - what do our favorite
characters say about us? Probably not so much about us, but more about what we
like or attributes we respect. My daughter guessed the Saint and <a href="http://businesskarate.blogspot.com/2013/06/7-secret-agent-hints-to-be-victorious.html" target="_blank">James Bond</a> as
the first two of my favorite characters. The third was Han Solo. Why did I pick
those three? What do I enjoy about each?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">All
three embody independence to be certain. The Saint and Han Solo are truly
working to their own drumbeat, even stepping outside the law to accomplish
their goals. The ends justify the means type of mentality. James Bond acts
nearly as independently, although a bit more under the direction of the British
government. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Despite
some of the methods, each still has a code of conduct: standing up for what is
right and willing to take on the corresponding challenges and dangers to
succeed. Another piece of that is courage. No matter what type of action you
are thinking of taking, there is usually some risk and courage is the
ingredient that helps take on those risks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">And
of course, there is a certain style that each brings to the pages or movie
screen. The Saint cantering forth into the world of criminals dressed in a
Savile Row suit is certainly the epitome of style, followed closely by Bond’s
own suits and exotic cars. Han Solo’s style is better reflected in his reckless
sarcasm and wit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Unfortunately,
I cannot say that I actually have all of these characteristics. Still, on some
level even fictional heroes are an example so it is wise to pick ones that do
have redeeming qualities worth emulating. I do like to carry a certain style of
my own and I am not always fond of following every little rule or policy by the
book and I am not willing to back away from a fight for something worthwhile. I’ve
never given it much thought, but every time I’m dealing with some inane
corporate procedure or policy, I immediately start plotting how to circumvent
it – not for any malicious purpose, but simply to get things done without
interference. I guess that is where my rule breaking ends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Naturally,
all three make for interesting stories, whether it is the more serious,
hard-core James Bond of the Ian Fleming’s books or the silver-screen version.
The Saint lives on in the books, which are harder to find and even Han Solo
will return to the movie screen later this year. May our own lives be as
interesting, minus all the danger (mmm - could that be part of it?).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">This
whole idea makes me wonder what my true, real heroes say about me as well. That
is a topic for another day, but I will say that there are some very big
differences. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">By
the way, my daughter’s favorite characters were Katniss from the Hunger Games
books, Skullduggery (I didn’t know who that was either until I saw her books)
and Dr. Who. Take a guess about what she likes about each of them in the
comments below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The pipe. The funny ‘deerstalker’
cap. The puzzled sidekick. The famous Baker Street address. Hopefully, you’ve
deduced the common thread – Sherlock Holmes. Elementary, right? Sherlock has
endured since the 1800’s and has seen a resurgence in popularity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I have to confess that my
daughter convinced me to watch the latest rendition on TV. The BBC’s show,
Sherlock, is a modern version of the famous detective. For the most part, I’ve
enjoyed this version and the fast-talking Sherlock and friend, Dr. Watson. In
fact, it prompted me to dig up an old copy of the original Sir Author Conan
Doyle stories in a book I got years ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Reading the stories, I was struck
by some of the techniques and logic of the detective. He truly was the
beginning of the CSI with his scientific approach to a crime scene. Sherlock
was described as something of a walking encyclopedia of criminal knowledge, as
well as various other topics that could be useful in a crime scene
investigation. For example, Sherlock studied over 140 varieties of tobacco and
could identify the brand smoked by a suspect from a few ashes collected at the
scene. He also was an expert on the soils to be found in the area around London
and could deduce where a person had been by the mud left from boots or mingled
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>One other area of study for
Sherlock was past crimes. He was very familiar with a history of criminal cases
and past events. His logic was that there was nothing truly new and that any
crime would fit a profile of one committed in the past. There is definitely a
certain logic in that approach. It has gotten me to think about the approach used
by modern security and law enforcement professionals. I have always believed
that we can learn a great deal from past crimes and have written a number of
articles about lessons learned. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>For anyone interested in
self-defense, it makes sense to review stories about <a href="http://businesskarate.blogspot.com/2011/04/5-tips-to-becoming-street-smart-and.html" target="_blank">street crimes</a> and attacks
and give some thought to how the situation might have been avoided or what
steps could have been taken to reduce the threat. For example, there was recent
news about a couple that went to buy a car advertised on Craigslist who then
went missing. Per news stories, the seller has been caught in lies to the
police and is certainly a likely suspect in the disappearance. Without even
knowing the details yet, this should create some thought to steps someone could
take if meeting someone after an online connection to buy or sell something.
Where will the meeting take place? Somewhere public? Who else knows about it?
What other information can be gathered ahead of time to check into the buyer or
seller? Certainly, there are many possible ideas that could help protect
someone following up on an online deal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Security professionals often
focus attention on the latest technology, such as digital video systems or
high-tech access control systems. Still the old-fashioned idea of studying past
crimes or recent events is a great way to enhance any security program. It is a
great exercise in comparing your organization’s security or even your personal
protection against some real life criminal. You’ll also learn from the crimes
that hit other companies and adjust your security program based on those
lessons learned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This understanding of the
criminal mind, and how people act, is still a valuable tool to the modern
security professional or street-smart individual. It is, after all, elementary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Combining his law enforcement
and corporate security experiences plus a love of martial arts, Eric Smith
created Business Karate, LLC, a Colorado-based security consulting firm. His new book, </span></i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Workplace Security Essentials</span></i></b></a><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">, outlines how any business, school, hospital or
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Je suis Charlie.” The phrase, which
simply means "I am Charlie", has caught on as the slogan to show solidarity in
the fight against radical Islamic terrorists. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>By now, you’ve seen the news and
coverage about the brutal terror attacks in Paris. When I was in law
enforcement, it was common after a tragedy to review what had happened,
especially if it involved an officer safety issue, and look for lessons that
could be learned so future police officers in that situation would respond
differently and survive the incident. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>So what lessons can be learned from
the events in Paris? To get the most benefit, take a very broad approach,
looking for general ideas to prevent a similar tragedy, not just duplicate this
exact case, as every situation will be a little different.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>First, these suspects were known to
have terrorist ties and were on a no-fly list. Once persons are identified as
having terrorist ties, authorities should monitor what they are up to. Of
course, this is an ongoing and challenging issue, but society needs to set some
barriers to anyone who promotes violence or has ties with those that do. This
same type of issue played out in Australia when one person held multiple
hostages. That suspect has allowed into the country for political asylum, but
was involved in the murder of a domestic partner, accusations of sex assault in
40 cases and had terrorist ties as well. Unfortunately, most of us have no
control over this piece, unless the threats are coming from an internal source.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Second, take threats seriously. One
of the most common security mistakes is that of not taking dangerous situations
or threats as seriously as we should. In this case, a police officer was
assigned to protect the magazine’s editor after threats were made. However, the
police officer was not able to stop the attack. Even if he were armed, it was
not enough to match the terrorists, who had rifles. If the threats were taken
more seriously, the officer should have been able to monitor the approaches to
the building and control access before the terrorists could enter the building.
Being able to set up a perimeter, either with cameras or an actual physical presence
would have helped create an early deterrent or obstacle for any attack. In this
case, the terrorists actually went to the wrong address first, and then were
stopped by a locked door until an employee was forced to open it under duress.
Early warning would have possibly given time for the would-be victims to
escape, hide or barricade themselves behind shelter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Third, any group that could be a
target of terrorists should focus on building security awareness amongst
employees and educate everyone to be on the alert for suspicious activity. Any
attack follows a surveillance stage. The surveillance stage is really the best
opportunity for security personnel or other employees to identify the pending
danger. Persons taking photos or loitering around a target location could
easily be gathering intel. Attackers will often try to take pictures of
security cameras and their locations, as well as watch security personnel
making rounds or conducting patrols. Sometimes, an attacker may call in a bomb
threat or other type of threat to see what the response is and help identify
how many security personnel may be at the site and get an idea of the response
protocols. Other ways that a terrorist may test security is by trying to enter
restricted areas or parts of a building that are normally for employees only. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Fourth, take action. Once these
warning signs or even a combination of some, are seen, it is critical to take
some action to thwart or divert an attack. In the case of the Paris attack, the
death threats may have been the first warning. If employees or security had
noted activity around the premise, it is likely that some of the surveillance
stages would have been seen. If that had happened, the next step would have
been to increase the presence of armed police or security officers, both
visible and plain-clothes, to deal with possible attack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Of course, the real challenge is our
own internal human nature. It seems to be natural to make excuses for threats
and deny that anything bad is really tied to the suspicious activity. And the
cost of extra protection measures is another big deterrent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>That brings me to the last lesson
learned. Every organization should create a plan in advance on how to deal with
a variety of security issues, including what the response will be when a threat
is received. The plan sh<span style="font-size: small;">ou</span>ld include awareness, training and a response
component, combining all the above lessons learned. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Bon </span></span><span lang="FR" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: small; mso-ansi-language: FR;">sécurité.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Combining his law enforcement
and corporate security experiences plus a love of martial arts, Eric Smith
created Business Karate, LLC, a Colorado-based security consulting firm. His new book, </span></i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Workplace Security Essentials</span></i></b></a><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">, outlines how any business, school, hospital or
organization can master the art of self-defense, reduce losses, avoid liability
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Imagine
how different your life would be if you lived in caveman times. For one thing,
you wouldn’t be reading this, unless I took the time to carve it out on stone
or drew it as pictures on a cave wall somewhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Now
imagine the kinds of things you might worry about. Many of today’s worries
would be gone, but others would take the place. You might be thinking about the
day in the office (okay, just another cave) at the wheel factory, wondering why
a square doesn’t roll as well as an octagon. Maybe, it has to do with the
octagon having more sides?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">But
as you leave, you remember the news that a saber tooth tiger had been spotted
in the area a few nights ago. In fact, you heard that a neighbor’s cousin had
actually seen it! As you begin the walk home through the fading daylight, you
grip your club just a little bit tighter and make an effort to peer into the
darkest shadows in the woods around you, with your ears tuned to the slightest
sound. Quickly, the thoughts of work and octagons and square wheels are gone,
evaporating as a cold fear clings to you, tighter than your wooly-mammoth
onesie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">After
a long walk, you make it home to your cave without encountering the vicious
beast that had preoccupied your thoughts. The cave never seemed so cozy, but no
time to think about the tiger anymore as your wife wants you to do something
about the kids who refuse to play outside and spend hours staring into that
new-fangled fire that you insisted on bringing home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">And
now a quick trip back to the future, or at least the present day. How different
we live, not just in terms of technology, but also how accustomed we get to
living in a society that is relatively safe. There are no more saber tooth tigers
ready to pounce as we head home from work. In fact, we hardly give safety or
security a thought at all as we go about our business.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Although
we often ignore them, there are still risks. You may not need to carry your
club with you everywhere, but it is still smart to stay aware of your
surroundings and alert to what is going on around you. The best security advice
you could follow is quite simply to stay aware. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Criminals
often count on catching victims unaware and being overwhelming them by
surprise. I just recently read an interesting article on tactics used by
pick-pockets. Some of the pick-pockets interviewed in the article admitted that
if they saw a potential victim paying attention to those around them and alert
to his or her environment, the crook would pick a different, easier, target to
ply their illicit trade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">It
is easy advice, like locking your doors when you leave, but still often ignored
or overlooked. It is very easy to lose that awareness, perhaps now more than
ever. After all, never before in history have people had such access to
distraction as we have today. Smartphones are a huge cause of our
alertness-deficiency. You can hardly walk down the street without seeing many
of the people around you with the phone up in front of them, their head tucked
down and thumbs flying over the virtual keypad. Texting. Tweeting. Facebooking.
Googling. And maybe even some reading. All are constantly screaming for our
attention.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Even
at a stop light, look at the driver’s around you. You’ll almost always see at
least one person sneaking in a quick text or message. More alarming is the
number of people driving around who don’t even wait for a stoplight to continue
their messaging. You can easily pick them out by their erratic speeds, weaving
and generally clueless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">So,
if you are serious about personal safety and security, put the phone away. When
you are walking to your car or down the street, take the time to look around
you. Is there anyone lurking around who seems suspicious or groups of people
who may be paying an overly amount of attention to you? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Police
officers develop<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a> observation skills by constantly
looking at passing vehicles or pedestrians. Training officers grill recruits
about a description of the driver in the red car that just passed, or ask for a
description of someone standing on the corner you just drove through. Police
officers also learn to watch the hands, for signs that someone has a concealed
weapon or may be reaching for one. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Build
your own awareness through similar drills. Make the effort to pay attention to
people in your surroundings and note something about their description, even
something as simple as jacket color or something distinctive. As you do this,
you will also notice those things that make you say "mmm." Even if it is on a
subconscious level.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Today,
you may not have to worry about attacks by a saber tooth tiger and certainly
should not live in fear. Be smart and stay alert to your surroundings and you
will be well on your way to avoiding the modern version of our hungry tiger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Suburban Survival Tip - Stay off the cell phone when walking around town and watch out for saber-tooth tigers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Photos from Wiki Commons</i></span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I have never been a big believer in
New Year Resolutions. My thinking is that if you want to change something such
as lose weight, work out harder or get rid of a bad habit, then do it when you
decide to make the change, rather than waiting, potentially months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">However,
it is still a good time to take a look at ourselves and our lives and seek
areas to improve. With a new year in front of us, it is a good time to look at
the new calendar like a blank page stretching out in front of us. If you are
motivated to make some changes, keep some of these tips in mind.</span></div>
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do you want to accomplish?</b> Think of your own personal goals, not what your boss
wants or what co-workers are shooting for. Rather, think of what it is that you
are missing or want to get done.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><b>Find
the obstacles holding you back.</b> What is keeping you from your own ideas on
success? Keep in mind that success does not just mean financial gains, but
could, and should, include personal development. Are there talents that you are
not using? Skills that you are leaving undeveloped? Once you identify what is
holding you back, it will be much easier to overcome that challenge.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><b>Control
your priorities.</b> It is easy to lose focus on goals with all the distractions at
work or at home. Last minute demands from the boss or urgent client requests
can easily shake you from your own priorities. Always make time for yourself,
to keep an eye on your path, despite the distractions.</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><b>Take
small steps.</b> The road to success must include setting realistic goals. If your
goal is a big one, break it up into manageable steps with each one bringing you
closer to your finish line. For example, if you want to spend more time growing
your network, think of two or three people a week to connect with, rather than
trying to get through your entire contact list in one month. If your goal is to
make better use of your time, set a goal of spending one hour, three times a
week, dedicated to that ‘better use’ rather than try for never wasting anymore time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">These
four tips can help move your New Year’s goals from the ‘to do’ list, to the ‘done’
list by year’s end. </span></div>
<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Combining his law enforcement
and corporate security experiences plus a love of martial arts, Eric Smith
created Business Karate, LLC. His new book, </span></i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Workplace Security Essentials</span></i></b></a><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">, outlines how any business, school, hospital or
organization can master the art of self-defense, reduce losses, avoid liability
and build a safer workplace. Visit </span></i><a href="http://www.businesskarate.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">www.businesskarate.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> for more. Follow on Twitter </span></i><a href="http://twitter.com/businesskarate" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">@businesskarate</span></i></a>BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-91742841450671340222014-11-18T21:19:00.000-07:002014-11-18T21:19:10.441-07:00The Heat is On...or Not - Emergency Furnace Repair<span style="color: blue;"><i><a href="http://suburbansurvivaltips.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">From the Suburban Survival blog</a> </i></span><br />
<br />
Every now and then, you'll see a car broken down on the side of the
road or hear of someone suffering through some type of disaster.
Usually, if you're like me, you think, "Phew! I'm glad that's not me."
But, of course, in the back of your mind, you remember the times it was
you, or realize that it is only a matter of time until you are in the
same mess.<br />
<br />
This week was my turn - once again. The day
started nice. In fact, I went for a jog that morning in a t-shirt and
shorts. By the evening the temperature had dropped - to the single
digits and it was snowing.<br />
<br />
I got home from picking up
my son after basketball practice and turned the heat up. Nothing. Nada.
No heat. Not good. I headed down to the basement (even colder down
there) and began to dig through boxes of stuff trying to find my furnace
owner's manual. Once I found it, I checked the diagnostic codes and
found that it seemed the ignitor might be the problem. If you are like
me, you are probably asking yourself, what is an ignitor? I get the
concept - something that ignites the flow of gas, creating heat. But
where was it in the twisted mass of wires, gizmos and gadgets?<br />
<br />
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Looking at the furnace, I reset the power and tried starting it
again. I could see an orange glow inside, something I had never noticed
before. Then flames as the gas tried to ignite. After a few seconds the
flames went out. Then a couple of repeats and back to nothing. The
installation flow chart mentioned a flame sensor as the final point of
failure for all the good that did me then.<br />
<br />
To make a
long story short, I did a lot of frantic searching the Internet for some
help, any help. I was filled with dread at the very prospect of calling
out a heating company for an emergency repair. The price tag dancing in
my head was enormous and so overwhelming, I had to fight the urge to
collapse in tears in the corner of my basement and slip slowly into a
hypothermia-induced hallucination. <br />
<br />
So, by this time, I
realized that I needed a flame sensor. Nothing more than a piece of
metal hooked up to one wire. Off to the hardware store, with my wife,
since that was better than sitting in a cold house with the temperature
dropping. A heating guy overheard me talking to an employee and
confirmed that it was the flame sensor, but then told me I couldn't get
one that time of night and had to be a licensed contractor anyway. He
did give some tips on how to clean and repair the existing one. Thanks
unknown guy from Martin Heating and Cooling (at least that was the name
on the jacket).<br />
<br />
Back home, with some renewed
confidence, I took the furnace apart and got the flame sensor out and
very gently cleaned off the accumulated ash. I got it back together and
with crossed fingers, restarted it. And it stayed on! Heat never felt so
good!<br />
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In the heat of the moment, taking photos or a
video didn't cross my mind. However, I'll save you some time and grief -
here's the best link that I found
for this problem: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDnkdKsZhc0" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDnkdKsZhc0</a><br />
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So the suburban survival tip of the day - buy a house with a fireplace as an emergency back-up! <br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Combining his law enforcement
and corporate security experiences plus a love of martial arts, Eric Smith
created Business Karate, LLC. His new book, </span></i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Workplace Security Essentials</span></i></b></a><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">, outlines how any business, school, hospital or
organization can master the art of self-defense, reduce losses, avoid liability
and build a safer workplace. Visit </span></i><a href="http://www.businesskarate.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">www.businesskarate.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> for more. Follow on Twitter </span></i><a href="http://twitter.com/businesskarate" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">@businesskarate</span></i></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Military leaders </span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">are often accused of preparing the army to fight and win the
last war instead of preparing for the next one. It sounds like an obvious
mistake, but it is hard to ignore what you know and what you experienced and
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Security is no different. Following the latest crime
trend or horrific shooting, law enforcement and security professionals figure
out what went wrong that time and immediately react by building training and
response plans on that event. It is very easy to allow that tunnel vision to keep
our focus on the last crime instead of being prepared for different variations.
(</span><a href="http://businesskarate.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-craze-and-fads-of-infamous-crimes.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Read more on crime trends and fads</span></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">)</span></div>
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targeting students for no particular reason. School shooter training has often
focused on the response once the first shots have been fired and how to
lockdown and secure students in the classroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It is important to remember that these types of active
shooters are still relatively rare. Workplace violence, including school
shootings, comes in many different forms and often involves disgruntled
employees as well as unhappy customers. In fact, while researching my latest
book, Workplace Security Essentials, I was somewhat surprised to find that
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Another common motive is revenge for domestic situations.
The spurned lover seeking revenge. That seems to be the motive behind the
shooting in Marysville. A 15-year old student was ‘heartbroken’ after a
break-up with his girlfriend. He posted various comments on social media about
how devastated he was and that he didn’t know how he could go on without her.
For reasons still unclear, he lured his victims, but not the former girlfriend,
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>So what are the lessons? This shooting caught everyone
who knew Jaylen off guard and was not expected at all. Some of the traditional
threat assessment models taught to schools would not have necessarily alerted
anyone to the threat. Most of us probably shake our heads and wonder why a
15-year old could get so upset over a relationship at that age. And yet, we
accept, at least on some level, that domestic violence and revenge does happen
between adults. Thinking more about it, it only seems odd that we would not ask
ourselves why we would expect teenagers to handle highly emotional
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Clearly, if school faculty becomes aware of a student
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Remember that violence is caused by different things for
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individual may or may not tip their hand in advance. Continue to focus on both
the recognition of warning signs as well as the actual response when shots are
fired. There is no simple, easy answer for every possibility, but avoid tunnel
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and corporate security experiences plus a love of martial arts, Eric Smith
created Business Karate, LLC. His new book, </span></i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Workplace Security Essentials</span></i></b></a><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">, outlines how any business, school, hospital or
organization can master the art of self-defense, reduce losses, avoid liability
and build a safer workplace. Visit </span></i><a href="http://www.businesskarate.com/" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">www.businesskarate.com</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"> for more. Follow on Twitter </span></i><a href="http://twitter.com/businesskarate" target="_blank"><i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">@businesskarate</span></i></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">I
was lucky to get the chance to attend the ASIS 60<sup>th</sup> Annual Seminar
this year in Atlanta, Georgia. For those of you who haven’t heard of ASIS, it is
the largest association for security professionals, with about 40,000 members
worldwide. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">This
was by far the largest convention that I’ve ever attended, even bigger than a
Comdex convention I went to years ago. In addition to the training and
education sessions, there was a large exhibit hall that was full of every type
of security product or service that you could imagine. </span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">As
you might imagine, the exhibitors were anxious to show off the newest version
of their products and the latest technology. Some looked impressive. Some did
not work as well as hoped. I was getting one demonstration on a guard tour and
incident reporting system and the software interface did not work. I never did get
to see what the program actually was supposed to do. It is hard to get excited
about new products when even the demo fails. I’ve had enough of that with
real-life products.</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnsbWWH35Zm-9YUILl54DD4tN0ZX4OzVEHougykzkC3KhUOap5CtwTKKqCv9YUUdHWMw8IJTorV83PLMidqpW6w9gRX1RQWnIlGBfOiN1uDHhtcl7mQ04_rTWY3D1jUkJk5kb8DU2LnQ/s1600/security_guard_services.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnsbWWH35Zm-9YUILl54DD4tN0ZX4OzVEHougykzkC3KhUOap5CtwTKKqCv9YUUdHWMw8IJTorV83PLMidqpW6w9gRX1RQWnIlGBfOiN1uDHhtcl7mQ04_rTWY3D1jUkJk5kb8DU2LnQ/s1600/security_guard_services.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">At
one point, while passing by an exhibit, I heard the salesman pitch the product
to his prospective client by promising that the technology could be used to
eliminate or reduce the security guard force. At other booths, security guard
services were promoting their ability to respond and protect businesses, while
looking professional and promising lots of training for security staff.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">It
struck me that two types of services should ideally be merged. I have always
believed, even as a police officer, that one well-trained, well-equipped and
motivated responder could replace several untrained and unmotivated
individuals. But how to get there?</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">It
rekindled that vision of security people, guards or officers, professionally
trained and using the latest technology and equipment to maximize their
effectiveness. It is disappointing to hear sales pitches that pit one against
the other. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
true future of security will involve technology (hopefully after being vetted
and working properly!) and there will always be the need to have a security
force to respond to and handle various situations and emergencies – the ‘boots
on the ground.’ It will not come overnight and might involve some changes in
the industry. On the technology side, facility directors or those in design and
construction might be reluctant to try new products or be concerned about price
increases. On the security guard service side, the industry must move away from
the current model based on low pay, high turnover and limited training. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">I
am looking forward to the two worlds merging and providing the best possible
levels of protection to organizations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">A
quick search of the internet can result in numerous tips on how to fix, repair
or build things on your own – DIY. There are even entire websites dedicated to
avid 'do-it-yourselfers'. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">However,
some issues should be left to the professionals. Complex investigations are
one. Especially when it involves school kids and sexual assault.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwsG9QgjX6FRJgdw1i8KM9-oGyTqdKxatIhFcd3r2tu6CCg6pS-pLzbwX_l_0xqyv3KjQXwrD6Q1VGopo3dmeKSbhRIPLhma4cRkZgoSE2YJP-rQEjeXPHq4L02p-W9wWfZeihbWzGyA/s1600/school_security_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwsG9QgjX6FRJgdw1i8KM9-oGyTqdKxatIhFcd3r2tu6CCg6pS-pLzbwX_l_0xqyv3KjQXwrD6Q1VGopo3dmeKSbhRIPLhma4cRkZgoSE2YJP-rQEjeXPHq4L02p-W9wWfZeihbWzGyA/s1600/school_security_2.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">A
school district in Alabama is facing a lawsuit after setting up a 14-year old
girl to catch a suspected rapist. The girl, described as a special needs
student, complained to teachers about advances made by another student. The
male student had a long history of complaints, but the school had not been able
to prove the allegations. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
girl was told to pretend to go along with the male and that teachers would be
hidden nearby and intervene and catch him red-handed. However, the male took
the girl to a different location, in another part of the school. She tried to
stall, but eventually was raped by the male. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">From
the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/20/us/alabama-school-rape-lawsuit/index.html?hpt=hp_t2" target="_blank">news story</a>, this was a horrible event, largely because it should never have
happened. Worse, the suspect was not prosecuted as the victim would not talk
about the attack. There was clear evidence of injury, but the responding police
officer did not pursue the case as there was no way to tell if it was consensual
or not without her statement. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">So
what are the lessons learned? </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Never put the victim or a potential
victim in harm’s way.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">
This ‘set up’ was not well planned and there was no contingency for things
going wrong and in real life, things do go wrong. Always have a back-up plan. A
trained police officer going into this type of situation, such as pretending to
be a prostitute, would have had back-up plans, microphones and been under
supervision from back-up from beginning to end of the investigation.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Understand the legal system.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"> The way the news article describes the
incident, the girl was instructed to go along with the suspect. His legal
argument would then be that he thought his actions were with a consenting
partner and even though ‘caught in the act’ there would have been no criminal
charges.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Look at alternatives.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"> The faculty was so desperate to
substantiate claims against the suspect; it seems no one stopped to think about
how else that could have been done. Substantiating a complaint could have been
done through witness interviews. Interviewers should have looked for
inconsistencies in the suspect’s story, as one example. </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: .75in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Include professionals.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"> Local police should have been involved
in the investigation. If police were reluctant, then the school could have
brought in trained investigators or run the investigation plan past the local
police.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">DIY
may be a great way to approach home repairs, but it is too risky when it comes
to putting schoolchildren in harm’s way.</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 10.0pt; text-indent: .5in;">
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Space
aliens, at least in B-movies of the 1950’s, immediately order the first person
encountered to, “Take me to your leader.” Of course, you have to wonder how an
alien smart enough to fly across the galaxy could not have figured out how to
land on the south lawn of the White House.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Even
so, these slightly wayward aliens may be on to something. After all, the best
way to get something done is to ask the person with the authority to make any
necessary decisions. Sales people stress the need to ‘sell’ to the
decision-maker – anyone else is a waste of time. Even so-called customer
service centers have figured this out. They avoid actually solving customer
problems by making sure the leaders who can make a decision are never available.
Try it. Call with a complaint and ask to speak to a supervisor – they are
always in a meeting and not available so you get the promise of a call back,
which never happens. No matter the perspective, alien, customer service or
sales, leadership matters. It is every bit as important when it comes to
protecting a business as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">When it
comes to security, many companies have no leadership. The end result, as you
would expect, is a disjointed and unfocused security program at best, or worse,
no security at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Many
businesses may not be large enough to justify a full-time security leader. That
does not mean then that there should be no leader. It may be a collateral, or
side, duty of another leader in the business. For example, the facility
director may be assigned security leader functions as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">This
leadership should be identified in the job description and included in any
future job postings. Be sure to tie the role to a clearly identified position
rather than one individual. If that person leaves, there may be confusion about
who will take over. For many organizations, there will be even more confusion
on what those security duties are.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">By
identifying a leader, you provide focus and direction. There is also one person
responsible for security decisions. The security leader becomes the primary
focal point and can work with other leaders to coordinate security concerns.
For example, it may be necessary to coordinate the issuance of keys with HR and
maintenance departments. This ensures that employees have the appropriate
access that they need to do their job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">So who
should be the security leader? First, it should be someone with a direct
reporting relationship to the c-suite. This ensures the right level of
authority to act if there is a serious safety issue or concern. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Second,
if it is a collateral duty, the primary role of the leader should overlap the
security role. This could vary on the type of business industry or specific
needs. Security can be found in a broad range of company functions. It may fall
under legal, human resources, facilities or operations. If your company is
focused on physical security of the buildings, the best fit may be facilities.
However, if the focus is on protecting employees then HR may be the best fit. If
compliance or regulatory requirements are the focus, the legal department is
the better option.</span></div>
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operations. For many companies, operations covers or works with other
departments and security may be a perfect complement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Make
sure that your b<span style="font-size: small;">usin</span>ess has a security leader. This is the only way to have a
cohesive protection program that keeps employees and visitors safe, protects
vital assets and reduce losses. And any visiting space aliens will know where
to go with any security questions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Imagine
sitting in the comfort of your home, your castle, and suddenly finding yourself
face-to-face with a burglar or two, breaking in while you are home alone. This
was not just a scenario, but also a very real and scary reality for the mother
of a colleague of mine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
mother was home alone and heard the doorbell ring. She went to the door, peered
through the peephole, and saw two girls outside. She didn't recognize them and
assumed they were selling something. The homeowner did not want to be bothered
with a sales pitch so she did not answer the door.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Perhaps
a minute after the two girls walked away, the woman heard the doorbell again.
She peered through the peephole once again and this time saw two men outside
the door. Again, she ignored the doorbell, thinking that the two were more
solicitors. However, this time the two did not just walk away. One of the men
walked across the porch to a nearby window that opened into the front room. The
window was open and he immediately began climbing through the screen into the
home. The woman began screaming and ran to another part of the house. She turned
and saw the male climbing back outside and she had the presence of mind to
realize that the two burglars might try to enter through the back door, which
was unlocked as well, or one of the other open windows. She ran to the back of
the house and began locking up before calling police.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">She was
not hurt and nothing was taken. For many police officers and security professionals,
this would seem like a relatively minor offense. After all, it is a property
crime and no one was hurt. However, my friend's mother was extremely upset
afterwards. She would not stay home alone and insisted that an alarm system be
installed. The family even considered buying a firearm for protection. In
short, she no longer felt safe in her home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
good news is that the police caught the suspects a few days later. All four
were working together, with the girls checking on which homes were empty for
the two men who were following and would commit the burglary. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Burglary
crime prevention tips usually focus on how to protect yourself when no one is
home. This case though points out the risks when you are home during a
burglary. Some crooks are so brazen that they will enter a home in the early
evening during dinner and sneak to bedrooms or other areas, searching for
valuables. These thieves have found that homes are often unlocked in the
evening, but these thieves are a rare breed and target large, upper-scale
homes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Most
burglars who encounter an occupant will be just as upset or even scared as the
victim. And that could be dangerous too, if the burglar resorts to violence in
a panic. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">So,
what should a homeowner do, if you happen to surprise a burglar in your home?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Prevention</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">. Keep doors locked even when at home. If
you want open windows, an ideal solution would be to block or lock the window
where it is only open enough for air flow, but not large enough for someone to
come in.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Plan</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">. Think through your plan in advance. Ask a couple of simple
what-if questions about how to respond if you encounter a burglar. It is no
different from thinking about how you would escape during a fire. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Create</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">a “safe” room</b>.
Set up a location where you can escape to, if you cannot leave the home. A room
with a sturdy lock and a phone is ideal so you can call for police. If you are
comfortable with the idea, you may keep a gun here for protection as well. Most
crooks, as in the case above, will leave once they realize they’ve been
discovered. However, some may try to corner the homeowner and this becomes a
very dangerous situation. In fact, it is no longer a burglary, but a robbery,
and the victim could be in danger. If the crook knows you are barricaded in a
room, the police are on the way and you are armed, then they may very likely
leave in a hurry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Stay</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">calm</b>. It is easy
to say, but harder in a real-life scary situation. Take deep breaths and stay
focused on what you need to do. Having a plan will definitely help as you will
be following steps you already thought about. Ultimately, your mind and ability
to outthink the crook is your best weapon and best defense.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Realizing
the potential risks and thinking through the steps you will follow helps you
survive a chance encounter with a burglar. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">For
more tips, read about <a href="http://businesskarate.blogspot.com/2011/04/fight-flight-or-freeze-you-decide.html" target="_blank">how to mentally prepare for danger</a> and <a href="http://www.businesskarate.blogspot.com/2012/02/surviving-home-invasion.html" target="_blank">how to survive a home invasion</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-60141611104416823362014-05-27T22:34:00.000-06:002014-05-27T22:34:42.157-06:00Run Meetings Like a Super Villain<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">How
many times have you sat through a meeting that just dragged on and on…and on?
Nothing was getting accomplished and half the people were not even paying
attention, checking emails on smart phones under the table or just blatantly
paying attention to the tablet or laptop propped up right in front of them? If
you are like me, then the answer is far too often!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Movies,
on the other hand, are amazingly efficient. There is no time wasted on drudgery
or banal activities. Dialogue is snappy and to the point and even the most
complicated of discussions is resolved in a few minutes at most. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Perhaps
the most efficient are the movie villains. Villains have a clear goal, usually
the destruction of, or ruling of, the Earth. Little time is wasted on pointless
meetings or discussions that do not immediately forward their evil plans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">In
fact, if you want to be more productive, take a few pointers from Super
Villains on how to run your meetings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Have an exotic location. You may not need
to travel overseas or hold the meeting in some secret underground lair, but do
make sure the meeting is set up to be comfortable with room and chairs for
everyone involved. If you are using presentation tools, such as PowerPoint, or
whiteboards, make sure everything is in place and working. You’ll never see a
master villain foiled by his own demonstration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Skip the fluff. Nothing is more annoying
than one person sidetracking a meeting with his or her own personal agenda or
just eager to hear themselves talk. Keep everyone on track and on target.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Risk of death keeps everyone in line. We’ve
all seen the movies where one of the wayward baddies runs into a sticky end
once uncovered. Your company HR director will likely object if you start
electrocuting your staff or feeding them to crocodiles through a trapdoor in
the conference room. However, you can hold people accountable if goals are
missed or work not done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">No distractions. It is hard to imagine a
villain such as Blofeld, from the James Bond realm, putting up with his team
reading emails or texting while he is explaining his plan to rule the world or knock-off
Fort Knox. Put a quick end to the distractions (see rule #3 above).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Focus on outcome. Bad guys and gals do
not waste time vacillating or hesitating over decisions. Analyze the data and potential
risks and then move forward on the agenda with 100% of your efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Decisions followed to the “T”. Or else…(see
rule #3).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">White cat is optional. Even the most evil
of villains has a human side. It is okay to let that show, at least in
moderation, in front of others. After all, Blofeld always had his fluffy cat
with him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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competition!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-46606483630876212332014-05-14T16:30:00.000-06:002014-05-15T11:28:32.780-06:00Awareness – The Foundation of Good Security<br />
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If you were learning a martial art,
such as karate, one of the first steps would be to learn how to stand. Not
standing as if you were waiting in line at the grocery store; but standing in a
stance that helps you maintain balance. A karate student learns several
different stances for different positions and situations, all of which keep the
weight distributed more evenly and have a lower center of gravity than normal,
making it easier to stay on your feet rather than getting knocked down.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In my book, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575" target="_blank">Workplace Security Essentials</a></span></i>, I looked at how martial art skills translate to
the protection and security of organizations, such as businesses, schools or
hospitals. The stance is the basic posture or position, such as a business’
awareness of security risks forms its posture or position related to risks. <o:p></o:p><br />
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In short, if a business wants to
improve security or protect itself from crime, leaders must create awareness
and share information about security concerns. But how is that done?<o:p></o:p></div>
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The heart of awareness is knowledge
– knowledge about the real-life problems, challenges and threats facing a
business or workplace. That means an organization needs to have a record of
crimes that have happened at the site or immediate surroundings. Even small
businesses with less activity can still look at crime in the area, using local
police information about risks in the community. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In fact, tracking criminal activity
is considered so important that higher education, such as colleges and
universities, are required to maintain records and logs of criminal events per
the Clery Act. <o:p></o:p></div>
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To be even more effective, knowledge
has to be shared. Use the crime log to keep employees up-to-date on any
security alerts or warnings. This should include crime prevention tips related
to any ongoing crime patterns or even BOLOs (Be On the Look Out) to help
employees recognize suspects or suspicious activity. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Unfortunately, some leaders feel
that sharing crime information only creates alarm or undue distractions for
employees. My experience has been the opposite. Not sharing information,
especially about any crimes that have occurred on the company grounds or to
employees, will be passed along – often through rumors that grow and change
until the original minor crime has morphed into the most heinous crime of the
century. Sharing information, along with practical prevention tips, will build
real awareness. Perhaps more importantly, it builds trust. Employees will feel
that the organization is looking out for them, not keeping them in the dark.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Going back to the Clery Act for
higher education, the Act requires that alerts or warnings be issued for
specific crimes, including violent and property crimes. Institutions are
encouraged to issue warnings for other crimes as well, but leave that up to the
school.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Building a base level of knowledge
about the real risks and sharing information about those risks is the best way
to begin building awareness and developing your security stance. This forms the
basis of the security program.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To get more ideas on how to build
security awareness, check out <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575" target="_blank">Workplace Security Essentials</a></span></i>. </div>
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Eric Smith’s new book, <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575" target="_blank">Workplace Security Essentials</a></span>! Every aspect of protecting a workplace is compared to
a self-defense skill taught to budding karate students, all in a practical and entertaining
style, drawing on Eric’s law enforcement and security experience. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">If you
would like to reprint this post, please contact Eric at </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-38154940656956511992014-05-09T22:38:00.000-06:002014-05-09T22:39:24.732-06:00Credit Card Skimming<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Anyone
can become a victim of identity theft. This week was my turn – once again. My
credit card company called to check on some suspicious purchases where someone
used my card number to buy over a $1,000 worth of merchandise on a boot-buying
binge as well as hundreds of dollars at a grocery store, all in a town about an
hour from where I live.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">On
this video blog, you can learn a little bit about skimming and how crooks get
your card number and what to do to minimize the risks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Get a Business Black Belt for your
organization – visit </span></i><a href="http://www.businesskarate.com/karate-belts"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: blue;">www.businesskarate.com/karate-belts</span></span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Eric Smith, CPP is the leading authority
on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">If you
would like to reprint this post, please contact Eric at </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-16285054473992099252014-05-04T21:59:00.001-06:002014-05-04T21:59:20.619-06:00Turning a New Page
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Some
of you who routinely read my posts already know that I’ve been working on a new
book. The original idea stems back several years ago when I had the idea that
the same self-defense techniques taught to karate students could apply to a
business, or any other type of organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
idea eventually grew into the whole concept of Business Karate, which I
incorporated into this blog and my website. It is a way to combine my interest
in martial arts with the business of protection and the protection of business.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
book, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Workplace Security Essentials</i>,
covers all the basic principles throughout the 14 chapters. For example, one
chapter covers employee threats based on the idea of learning to throw a punch.
A punch is really best for a very close target as compared to a kick that has
more reach. Employees are very close to the most vital assets of an
organization and can often cause the most damage and loss.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Throughout
the book, I used real-life examples, many from my own experience in law
enforcement as well as security management. There are numerous examples, such
as tables, forms and other tools throughout the book to help a reader enhance
their own organization’s security program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Of
course, it has not been an easy process. In fact, it was very eye opening. I
had always pictured writers working alone over a typewriter in some remote
country home. Instead, I quickly learned that writing was a matter of putting
in a busy day doing all the normal work, then stealing every little block of
time to work on the book. There were also many evenings and weekends, I had to
tell my kids ‘no’ when they wanted to do something fun – taking them to the
park to play basketball or even going for one of their favorite “zombie runs.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">But,
finally, the book is done and just released on Amazon by the publisher, as well
as on the publisher’s site (Elsevier). I got my copies about a week ago and I
have to say that it was thrilling to see and hold the finished product in my
hand!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">So
now, in a manner of speaking, it is time to turn a new page. With the book
done, I will be turning to marketing it. Not only that, but I am ready to start
work on more books. I have several ideas, including some fiction novels and
want to get those written in the near future. I will take a more realistic view
of any schedules and deadlines so I don’t miss those valuable family times. I
also plan to spend more time working on this blog again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Speaking
of turning a new page – if you are looking to turn a new page, may I suggest
turning the pages in my latest book, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Workplace
Security Essentials</i>. I’ll make it easy for you – you can order a copy by
just clicking this link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575/"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575/</span></a>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Get a Business Black Belt for your
organization – visit </span></i><a href="http://www.businesskarate.com/karate-belts"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: blue;">www.businesskarate.com/karate-belts</span></span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Eric Smith, CPP is the leading authority
on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">If you
would like to reprint this post, please contact Eric at </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-3238682779909900572014-04-22T09:05:00.000-06:002014-04-22T09:05:19.570-06:00Can a Business Just Say No?
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">“No
shirt, no shoes, no service.” It is not uncommon to see signs like this marking
a clear line when a business will refuse to serve a customer. But are there
other times that a business can say no to a potential customer?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">A
recent court case highlights the potential risks. A New Mexico photographer
turned down a job to take wedding photos. The wedding was a same-sex marriage
and the photographer reportedly stated that she only did traditional weddings.
The same-sex couple was quickly able to get another photographer, but then
filed a complaint with the New Mexico Human Rights Commission. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
New Mexico courts found that the photographer violated anti-discrimination laws
in turning down the job. Regardless of your personal views of same-sex
marriages, it does pose a very real question about when businesses can say no
to customers or situations that either go against a business owner’s personal
beliefs or could be a situation that the business has other concerns. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">In
the case of a wedding, what if the couple was incorporating some type of
satanic elements and the photographers were religiously opposed? Or what if the
couple was Neo Nazi and the photographer did not want to be part of that
ceremony? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Perhaps
more typical, would be situations where a customer just seems too difficult or
demanding and it seems like a better business decision to walk away rather than
risk creating a bad business relationship. We have all seen on some level
examples of businesses struggling to deal with a difficult or challenging
customer. These could be on a large scale with big business operations or even
small businesses turning down a single customer. In one case, a home estate
seller walked away from a pending client after a brief argument about access to
the home during the sale, leaving the homeowner high and dry. The estate seller
apparently felt that the potential arguments and aggravation was worth less
than the potential income. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">The
problem with turning a failed non-deal into an anti-discrimination case means
that individuals who are told no could crowd the legal system with accusations
of discrimination whether that was the reason or not. In the case of the
photographer, the owner could have walked away and simply lied, stating that she
was overbooked that date. By being honest, the photographer opened herself up
to the anti-discrimination case. On the flip side, if the photographer had
backed out for truly being overbooked or not available, the would-be customers
could still file an anti-discrimination complaint, if the customers are considered
some protected group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">This
poses a very valid risk of false accusations and intrusive government
compliance. More importantly, is the impact on the individuals who make up a
business, especially small businesses. Ultimately, businesses are comprised of
individuals with their own beliefs, values and sense of right and wrong. There
will be grey areas, but businesses do not need more obstacles in the form of
regulation and individuals, even as business owners, should not lose their
rights or liberties. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Get a Business Black Belt for your
organization – visit </span></i><a href="http://www.businesskarate.com/karate-belts"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: blue;">www.businesskarate.com/karate-belts</span></span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Eric Smith, CPP is the leading authority
on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">If you
would like to reprint this post, please contact Eric at </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-62504898757861389712014-04-03T22:06:00.000-06:002014-04-03T22:06:26.190-06:005 Issues to Consider When Relying on Insurance For Security<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">There are times when I find
myself amazed that I can still be amazed. After nearly two decades in law
enforcement and security, I still see mopes and miscreants with some new twist
on wrongdoing that leaves my head spinning. More amazing are some of the
decisions made by otherwise intelligent and rational individuals. And I am
talking about many of the leaders of the organizations surrounding us in our
communities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">I recently heard one story of
a large project in which security had been heavily considered throughout the
planning and implementation. It was a surprise to the organization’s security
leader to hear a side comment in a meeting about a warehouse full of expensive
equipment, located off-site in a nearby city. When the security leader asked
about the security of the location, it was mentioned that the building and
equipment were covered by insurance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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whether or not insurance truly equals security. True, security professionals
are taught that insurance is one method to reduce or manage risks. However,
even with the best insurance policy in the world, there are downsides of
relying on insurance to recover any losses, whether due to a theft, vandalism
or other disasters.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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approach to the risks, there are several issues to take into account and
consider if you are going to rely on insurance as your risk management tool.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Deductible.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">
Clearly, the amount you would have to pay out for the deductible should be
evaluated. For a commercial account, the deductible could be thousands of
dollars. For some companies, a large portion is self-insured, meaning the loss
could be tens of thousands or even a hundred thousand dollars, just in the
deductible alone. That same money could be wisely invested in security measures
that would limit or even eliminate the losses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Discounts</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">. Often
insurance carriers will provide discounts for having the right security
measures in place. The savings help justify the investment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Time to replace.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> If critical items are stolen or damaged, it is
important to consider the time involved in replacing those items. You may have
to determine what was lost or damaged and there could be substantial lead time,
especially if goods have to be customized or are shipped from overseas. How
well can you manage without the merchandise that was lost and for how long?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Availability of replacements.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Time is not the only consideration with
replacements. Sometimes, the materials are simply hard or even impossible to
find. This will depend largely on the type of goods and industry. There are
many industries where certain common goods may be tricky to obtain for one
reason or another, or even there could be an all out shortage. Even if
insurance covers the loss, you may have a difficult time actually replacing the
stolen materials. There is also the time it takes to inventory what is left,
place new orders and re-stock those goods, affecting the productivity of
employees.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Negative publicity</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">. Depending on the type of organization you
work for, there is a certain risk of negative publicity if certain materials
are not available or on hand. Imagine a hospital dealing with the negative
publicity due to a shortage of medicine like Tamiflu during the flu season, or
even a shortage of saline solution (a very real problem). There have been cases
in which schools were vandalized and had to close for a day or two while
repairs were made. Insurance alone will not build confidence with customers or
restore faith in the safety of the organization.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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where insurance seems like the right approach to dealing with the risk of
losses, then be sure to truly evaluate and assess the potential downsides
rather than just taking the easy path and hoping nothing bad happens.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Get a Business Black Belt for your organization
– visit <a href="http://www.businesskarate.com/karate-belts"><span style="color: blue;">www.businesskarate.com/karate-belts</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Eric Smith, CPP is the leading authority
on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">If you
would like to reprint this post, please contact Eric at </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-64600268744005772072014-03-23T23:27:00.000-06:002014-03-23T23:27:07.749-06:00Security Tip: Know Your Industry Risks<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Every business has its own
unique challenges. Security and crime concerns are one of those challenges.
Some businesses may be at a higher risk of robbery, others may be more likely
to encounter violent behavior and some may have safety issues such as chemicals
and hazardous materials.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">A robbery will most likely
happen at a business dealing in high-value items, such as cash. Think of banks.
Liquor stores and even pharmacies are frequent targets for those looking for
artificial ways to enhance their lives. Working in isolation or out in the
community adds to the risks, such as taxi drivers or convenience store clerks. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Other industries may be more
exposed to violent attacks. Hospital workers, for example, are at a higher risk
of assault due to the interactions with patients dealing with substance abuse and
withdrawal, as well as those with mental illness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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or dangers simply due to the type of industry where you work. Once you realize
the general dangers at work, you will be ready to take the right steps to keep those
perils away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Eric Smith, CPP is the leading authority
on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">If you
would like to reprint this post, please contact Eric at </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-60741015202542258912014-03-13T17:09:00.001-06:002014-03-13T17:12:33.696-06:005 Communication Rules To Follow When Disaster Strikes<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">When a disaster or setback
interrupts business, getting back in operation is not the only concern. How the
information is communicated to customers is extremely critical, but often
overlooked. Failure to share information may cost more than the initial
interruption; it could mean the loss of customers – perhaps forever.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Let me share my own recent
story. I have spent most of last year writing a new book and finished the
manuscript at the end of last year (the book is <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Security-Essentials-Organizations-Environments/dp/0124165575/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1392446758&sr=1-1&keywords=workplace+security+essentials"><span style="color: blue;">Workplace
Security Essentials</span></a></i> and now available on Amazon). Now that the
proofreading and writing is done, I decided to revamp my website to help market
the book. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Redesigning the website and
using new software to update it has been a long process. Once I got over the initial
learning curve and starting to see a decent website, I have been adding new
pages and content in my spare time, usually in the evenings and on the
weekends. I was excited about adding a news and events page (visit <a href="http://www.businesskarate.com/"><span style="color: blue;">www.businesskarate.com</span></a> or click on the
“Home” button at the top of this page). The News page includes a recent article
in which I was interviewed for a case study in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Security Management</i> magazine and I wanted to get the site updated
before a networking event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Unfortunately, I immediately
ran into problems. The site was not accessible, either to view it or to access
the administration page. I tried to update some files through the file transfer
protocol, but that did not work either. I checked a couple of other sites,
which stated that the web hosting company was running. However, when I tried to
get online help, normally an easy process, I got a message that there was a
long delay due to a server problem. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">The hosting company does have
a status blog to help communicate problems, which I read. The blog itself did
not have much information other than there were a few servers not available at
that time. Sadly, the comments below the blog were much more informative and
interesting, if inaccurate at times. One of the comments claimed that the
servers were down as they were located in Ukraine (this was immediately
following Russia’s invasion). An employee did respond, explaining that the
servers were in the U.S., but the online support personnel were in the Ukraine.
There were also numerous comments about switching to other web hosting
companies, as this one was down two weekends in a row.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">After a couple of days, the
status blog was finally updated with a technical statement about a problem with
RAID arrays. The next day, there was an email from the company, apologizing for
the statement about the RAID arrays and the statement that some of the
technical users had pointed out that the problem described did not explain the
situation. I am not that technical and would not have caught the error, but
clearly, a company that provides web hosting is going to have many techies who
would, and did, catch that mistake. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">In the end, the company began
sending out emails to clients, as well as better updates on the status blog to
give some projected timelines on which servers would be available along with
prospective times and dates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">For my part, my continuity
response was to redirect the URL to this blog. I had considered moving the blog,
but decided that I will keep it here as a back-up and may even duplicate some
of my main site’s pages as pages on this blog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">More importantly, there were
a number of problems with the hosting company’s communications. Initially,
there were no communications. Many clients suggested in comments that the
company should have notified everyone via email of the down time and issues.
After those were posted, the company did begin sending emails with updates and
a reminder to check the status blog.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">We’ve all seen businesses
suffer for one reason or another and I think most customers are willing to be
forgiving if the problem is handled the right way. After several frustrating
days, my site came back up and I was able to make the updates I wanted. My web
hosting is up for renewal this month and as of this moment, I am not sure if I
will renew or look for another hosting company. There is a lot of work with switching,
from setting up new email servers to the file transfer software and set-up, and
I am evaluating what will be best. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that could apply to any company that encounters an interruption of business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fast</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">. Get information out quickly. It may not have
all the details and may just be a preliminary note that there is a problem and
that it is being dealt with. Do not make your customers investigate to figure
out what is wrong. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Accurate</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">. Make sure the information is truthful and
even if simplified that the basic facts are correct. Getting caught providing
information that is not exactly true undermines the company’s credibility and
makes any further information provided questionable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Ongoing</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">. Keep the information coming. It is nearly
impossible to over-communicate. Provide timely updates throughout a business
interruption. Following Hurricane Sandy, one company sent clients emails with
regular updates about when orders could be processed again. Anyone who needed
to place an order would have known how much longer it would take or what the
alternatives were based on the periodic updates.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Focus on recovery</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">. Customers want to know when services will be
restored. In the case with the web-hosting downtime, many of the customers had
customers of their own – businesses that had hired web designers for a web site
that was now not available. Be sure to let them know the time line to resume
operations. Basically, answer the question, “What’s in it for me?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Future</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">. Communications should also reassure customers
how the problem is being fixed so that it will not happen again. What will the
company do differently to prevent a similar problem down the road?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">When disaster, or even just a
disruption, strikes, follow these five steps with your communications to keep
customers in the loop and aware of what is going on. When things return to
normal, you will still have customers. And customers are the one thing that
your business will find hardest to replace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-80468938580724905572014-03-01T16:00:00.001-07:002014-03-01T16:00:43.640-07:00The Irony of Government Solutions to Data Breaches<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">The U.S. Attorney General,
Eric Holder, urged Congress to pass Federal laws to regulate how retail outlets
handled data breaches. This was in response to the breach at Target where
hackers stole credit card information from customers in December of 2013. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Holder stated that retailers
who fail to protect data should be held liable. He also stated that a Federal
law would assist law enforcement with prosecution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">At first glance, it may seem
like a good idea. After all, we all deserve to have our identities protected
when shopping. However, several questions come to mind. As is so often the case
with good intentions, the results may not be everything hoped for. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">First, there is a problem
with where the blame is focused. Too often, we see cases where the victims are
held liable for the actions of crooks. By holding the retailer accountable, the
focus shifts to punishing the victim organization rather than focusing on the
criminals behind a breach. This same mentality is used at local levels, such as
when police will patrol neighborhoods on cold mornings looking for “puffers.”
These are cars that someone starts to warm up while waiting inside. True, there
are suspects who will steal the warming cars. If the police can take the time
to stop and write parking tickets to the would-be victims, then wouldn’t that
time be better spent looking for suspicious people hanging out in the areas
where the cars are being stolen? Education about the risks and ways to protect
yourself, rather than blaming victims, is a much better approach. Of course, as
with any harmful event, there is the risk of a company being held liable,
especially if the data protection measures were negligent or lacking. Assuming
appropriate measures were in place, blaming the organization is
counter-productive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>From WikiCommons</i></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Second, it is ironic that the
government would be in a position to dictate what standards other industries
should follow. After all, one of the most famous cases of a data breach is the
government’s loss of hundreds of thousands of confidential documents to a
contractor in the case of the National Security Agency and Edward Snowden. It
hardly instills confidence in a government solution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Third, I am doubtful that
establishing Federal standards would provide any real assistance to local
police. Local jurisdictions do not have the legal ability to enforce Federal
laws and Federal prosecutors are often swamped and, in my experience, will not
even touch smaller cases. There would be benefit with information sharing
between local law enforcement to facilitate investigations, but in many computer
crimes, the suspects are out of the country and there is no way local police
can ever prosecute. I would like to see more of the details about how these
cases could be investigated with a successful prosecution before just accepting
that another political solution would actually achieve any benefit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Last, most states already
have laws related to how companies need to respond to and address data
breaches. A new Federal mandate could override state laws and might not be as
effective as the current law. Plus, any time there are legal changes, there
will be additional costs and those will ultimately be passed onto the consumer.
There are already limits on how much consumers can be liable for in regards to
identity theft. New laws or changes could potentially be more costly to the
consumer, the very group these laws are designed to protect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Too often, when there is a
real problem to address, the knee-jerk reaction, especially of politicians, is
to announce solutions that may or may not work. As always, look at the goals
and the consequences of new measures. These decisions should be carefully
vetted and reviewed and the best course of action taken for the good of all,
not just as a ‘feel good’ idea. Keep the focus on stopping criminals, not
finding someone else to blame.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-49736578383028313312014-02-06T20:41:00.000-07:002014-02-06T20:41:38.641-07:00Security or Convenience? Get Both with these 4 Steps
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In
December of 2013, a student bent on revenge entered Arapahoe High School in
Colorado to target the debate team coach. The coach left the school, but the
student killed Claire Davis before taking his own life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sadly,
the killer used a side door that was supposed to be locked, but was routinely
left propped open for convenience. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><em>Propped open doors can be used by all criminals, not just shooters</em></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Being
a student, he would have likely found a way in. However, every obstacle creates
an opportunity to disrupt an attack. Forcing the student to use a main entrance
could have meant that he would have been seen, as he was carrying a shotgun and
machete along with Molotov cocktails: items that were not easily concealed. If
an access control system was in place, an alarm may have been instantly
triggered if there was forced entry or a door propped open.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>It
is concerning that it was apparently a well-known fact that the door in
question (and probably others) was routinely allowed to be propped open for sake
of the convenience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
question or trade-off between security and convenience is not new. Every
security professional has faced this dilemma in some form or another. If
security measures are not supported, people will find ways to work around the
measures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>To
make sure that your security is convenient, follow the guidelines below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Communicate the reason behind the security
measures. Repeat as necessary. It is nearly impossible to over-communicate a
message. Recently, I heard a speaker say that a message has to be repeated
seven times before it will be remembered. Make sure you can clearly explain
changes, the reason for the changes, and, of course, what is in it for the
audience (such as to protect employees and keep them safe).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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NOTE: business needs and convenience are not the same thing. If business goals
are supported and the inconvenience does not impact productivity, then move
forward with executive support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Have a method that identifies any gaps or ways
that a security measure is being bypassed. For example, if there are repeated
alarms at a given door, review the situation to see if there is a business need
to make a change. If not, enforce the policy! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Convenience may sometimes include visitors or
customers. An organization has to be able to balance security with a
customer-friendly environment. If you have restricted or limited access for
visitors or customers, be sure to have the right signage and way finding in
place so people will be directed to the right location. A school may lock all
doors except for the front. However, there should be clear signage directing
visitors to the front entrance if someone happens to park in the wrong area or
walks up from a different direction. Make it easy for visitors to follow the security
protocols.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the right balance between security and convenience. The two may be at odds on
occasion, but with the right approach, you can build support and create a safer
environment.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Eric Smith, CPP is the leading authority
on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">If you
would like to reprint this post, please contact Eric at </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-77843019285922925902014-01-16T22:17:00.000-07:002014-01-16T22:17:17.300-07:00Want a Raise? Take Your Boss Hostage!
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The French are famous for many
things. The Eifel Tower, fine wines, delicious baked goods, impressionist art
and a general sense of haute couture. However, we do not usually think of the
French when it comes to the art of negotiation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>French labor unions have mastered
a new technique for negotiations. French workers are known for going on strike
to express their dissatisfaction. Taking it a step further, workers have taken
to kidnapping executives in order to make a point and make their demands. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In a Goodyear plant, located in
Amiens, France, union workers were frustrated by the company’s plans to close
the plant. The union apparently had enough. Two of the plant’s executives were
held in an office at the site and the doors were blocked off with large farm
tires (after all it was a Goodyear plant). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The two bosses were allowed to
keep their cell phones and communicate with family while the union presented
its demands. The workers wanted a severance package of $108,000 for each
employee, plus $3,400 for each year worked. Who wouldn’t want a deal like that?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As it turns out, it is somewhat
common for French unions to hold company leaders hostage. It certainly helps
create media attention and perhaps sympathy, at least by some people. The legal
penalties seem relatively minor for these offenses. It is almost like an inside
joke, a way to vent frustration with a stingy boss or company. In this case,
the two men were released after being held for two days. Unfortunately, the
union members also set fire to tires around the perimeter of the site, creating
clouds of black smoke. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In the past, executives from
other companies, such as 3M, Sony and Caterpillar have been held hostage during
labor negotiations. Company leaders working in France may need to start
demanding ‘danger’ pay to compensate for the risks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>On the serious side, this was
part of a long, ongoing feud between executives and the workers. Ironically,
the left-wing union, accused French President Francois Hollande, a member of
the socialist party, of working in cohorts with the business. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The lesson here is a reminder to
keep in mind the morale of employees and consider the impact on an
organization. It may not result in someone blocked into an office with tractor
tires in the doorways, but ongoing tension can lead to acts of workplace
violence or sabotage. Businesses cannot bend to every demand or union
bargaining tactic. However, leaders should give realistic thought to concerns
such as raises, bonuses and the general well-being of employees. Overlooking those
concerns can, in the long run, be detrimental to the bottom line.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>For companies operating in other
countries and dealing with other cultures, it is a valuable reminder to
consider differences as to how businesses operate, and the associated risks
from work stoppages to executive kidnappings. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In the meantime, if you want a
raise, consider the “French Press” method of negotiation and hold your boss
hostage. Of course, along with the raise, you may want to ask for immunity too.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Eric Smith, CPP is the leading authority
on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">If you
would like to reprint this post, please contact Eric at </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
BusinessKaratehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02627368447949429761noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626395325960132514.post-9002468354216453082013-12-31T10:50:00.001-07:002013-12-31T10:53:07.537-07:00The Security Outlook for 2014<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>This is the time of year when we
find ourselves thinking of New Year Eve’s parties, confetti, Auld Lang Syne and
resolutions for the new year (usually around getting rid of the pounds we put
on during Christmas). There is also the stream of news stories about the past
year, the top stories and the events and people that shaped the year. It is
also a good time to take a glimpse into the coming year and think about the
changes, challenges and rewards that lie ahead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Security, and how security
relates to business, is constantly changing as well, so this is a good time to
reflect and plan for the future.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Information Security<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr align="center"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><i>Cyber risks are a global concern</i></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Information security will
continue to be a top focus when it comes to security. With the latest breach of
credit and debit cardholders who shopped at Target, there is the ongoing fear
of identity theft. The investigation continues on how hackers were able to
collect all that information, including PINs for debit cards. How much of this
was actually used remains to be seen or if it was an inside job. However, it
has garnered a lot of media attention and brought identity theft and
information security back into the spotlight. It would be surprising if there were
not a push for some new legislation as a result of this, including penalties to
businesses that expose customers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Another top concern related to
information security and hacking is the risk of cyber-attacks, especially on
critical infrastructure such as power grids. There have been various attacks,
including some coming from foreign governments, such as China and Iran. A
serious attack on utilities could essentially put the United States back in the
stone ages in moments and would certainly wreak havoc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The hidden risk is the continued
shift of focus away from physical security. Protection from physical attacks should
never be overlooked. There have been a number of actual attacks, including
active shooters, even the recent suicide bombs in Russia. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">NSA</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The story of Edward Snowden, the
wayward NSA contractor, fleeing the country with tens of thousands of
confidential documents is not going to disappear any time soon. There are legal
repercussions ongoing and the question of how much information the NSA
(National Security Agency) can legally gather from citizens will almost
certainly end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In the meantime, Snowden still
has tens of thousands of additional documents that could be released and we can
only speculate what kind of information might be within. The revelations have
re-ignited the debate between security and liberty. Benjamin Franklin is known
for saying that those who value security over liberty deserve neither. In 2014,
we will certainly see more debates on how to balance protection from terrorists
while protecting individual privacy and our constitutional rights. There is an
additional question related to security; how did the NSA, of all groups, miss
the dangers of allowing a contractor, not even a full employee, access to so
many confidential documents. You have to wonder what kind of background
screening was done as well. That leads to the question of how the NSA can
manage gathering so much information and find the true threats when probably
99% of the information is useless.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Pay Inequality</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The World Economic Forum’s annual
report has identified economic disparity has one of the top risks facing the
globe. It is certainly an area getting a great deal of attention, not just
between poor and wealthy nations, but even within developed countries. The U.S.
president routinely brings up the issue as a champion of the downtrodden, who
in turn express their outrage at being poor across social media with their iPhones. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In truth, there is a growing
problem. Historically, top executives once earned about 20 times what the
average employee made. Today, it is not uncommon for top executives to earn 200
or even 500 times what the average employees earn. Worse, household income has
dropped over the last few years while corporate profits have been increasing.
That is a recipe for discontent and social unrest. Switzerland, a
business-friendly nation, nearly passed a restriction that would have limited
executive pay to only 12 times the pay of the lowest-paid employee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The risk is disturbances or even
riots, is a very real threat that could impact supply chains and disruptions of
service or even strikes. We have seen a variety of businesses that boast of
being ‘green’ or promoting ‘fair trade’ and it is likely that some forward
thinking businesses will promote themselves for caring for employees and having
more equitable pay scales.</span></div>
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ignore health insurance reform, a top issue in the United States, specifically
the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. Within the healthcare industry there is
great uncertainty and talk of cost control, i.e., lay-offs. Meanwhile of the 40
million uninsured Americans, only 1 million signed up for Obamacare. Most
Americans are finding that the costs are anything but affordable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Certainly, health insurance is
going to be a hot topic, within both politics and healthcare, but also one that
impacts every business and individual with insurance. The deductibles and
monthly premiums are increasing. Businesses that provide services to hospitals
should be particularly wary, as the hospitals will squeeze every contract for
savings. Likely, the only things that will not change are the salaries paid to
the physicians.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Shootings in Colorado and at
Sandy Hook Elementary have sparked debate on care for mental health patients
and gun control. School security has been a particular focus. Just like after
9-11, when there was a sudden emersion of so-called terrorist experts, there is
now a rush of school security experts with arrays of solutions. Training
teachers how to fight armed attackers with knee strikes and elbows is becoming
more commonplace, although there still seems to be reluctance to add
well-trained, armed guards to schools (expense is part of the concern).
Learning to fight back is great, but it would be better yet to have the right
tools for the job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The risk is that attackers also
learn from news coverage and will adapt their plans to harm as many people as
possible. Schools and all organizations need to consider other potential
tactics, such as explosives, chemicals or gas attacks and so forth. Terrorists
have used similar methods around the world for decades, sometimes with horrific
effect. Do not get tunnel vision.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>In 2014, we will see our share of
bizarre and strange crimes. Lust and greed fuel evil people into all sorts of
crazy schemes. If any involve beautiful women or tales of sex as part of it,
you can expect the usual media frenzy. Oh. Don’t forget the usual celebrity
stories with drugs, alcohol, rehab and relapses and whatnot. Did I mention Duck
Dynasty?</span></div>
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on. 2014 will certainly be another interesting year.</span></div>
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on organizational self-defense. He has extensive experience in law enforcement
as well as security management. Eric is available for staff education and
security awareness training as well as business coaching to help organizations
provide safe workplaces. To learn more email </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia;">Eric at businesskarate dot com</span></u></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">.</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"></span></div>
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