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Mobile Workforces, Preparing for the Worst, & Shotgun Ammo
Circuit Magazine
May 14, 2021
Here we are -- locked, loaded, and hopefully ready to jump into a Zoom-free weekend! But before you bring the curtain down on the week, here's a recap of all the main stories that were happening both across the industry and here at the Circuit.
On the podcast, we've got Brittany Galli and she's on a mission to revolutionise and empower the desk-less workforce, many of whom are security professionals. As we discussed with her, we might have more power in our pockets than the people who sent the first men to the moon, but do we really know what we're doing with it?
Meanwhile, in the rest of the world we get the lowdown on the colonial pipeline ransomware attack, find out how many nukes Britain is holding on to, and see how NATO is boldly going where no other treaty has gone before!
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What's New?
The Circuit Magazine Podcast, Episode 18
COVID has kickstarted a digital revolution for the desk-less workforce. That’s 3.4 billion people across the planet who don't sit at a desk to do their job. The security industry has traditionally been a non-deskbound workforce and stands to benefit from innovation and adaptation.
Our guest Brittany Galli, Chief Success Officer at Mobohubb and Co-Founder of GSD, is on a mission to democratise technology and put control back into the hands of the operator, manager, and business owner who manages a mobile workforce.
On the show, we hear how:
Mobile workforce management can be a force multiplier for smaller businesses and how it enables them to compete at a higher level.
Technology can automate laborious tasks, such as paperwork to free up the workforce and get information into the hands of people that matter.
Using data to leverage a higher level of intelligence to predict and prevent incidents before they happen.
Intelligent apps can make the work of the individual operator smarter, faster.
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From the Pages of the Circuit Magazine 📰
This week we've got a selection of articles that highlights the diversity of the topics we cover here at the Circuit and what subscribers benefit from.
Former U.S. Secret Service Agent, Dale L. June (MA) takes us back to a warm summer's day in Texas, in 1972 when he was faced with an unexpected challenge that threatened to leave him and his colleagues red-faced. In this article, we learn that 'what can go wrong might go wrong, even if you are already thinking about it in advance.' But what are you going to do about it?
When selecting a shotgun, just like any other firearm, the user must know how to use them and ensure they are well maintained. You also need to consider whether it's the right tool for the job and even then, that you're selecting the correct ammunition for your needs. Andy 'Orlando' Wilson gives us a starting point from where we can make an informed decision.
There's something to be said about the art of reading people, especially in the protection industry. The ability to pick up on nonverbal communication is an area where most, if not all, protection practitioners are skilled.
Where the gap lies is in articulation. More specifically, having the ability to articulate what has been observed. Luke Daniel has written this comprehensive article specifically for protectors to improve this valuable skill.
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Industry News 📣
A selection of the top stories affecting our industry - pulled from the Circuit Daily Briefing.
Will the nightmare of Saigon’s fall return in Kabul?
Hossein Salami made many references to Israel’s supposed “vulnerabilities” to “domino-style” attacks.
A weekend shutdown of the pipeline is still playing out along the East Coast.
The world is in a precarious position. Countries are shoring up defenses and strategies. How many nuclear weapons the U.K. has in 2021?
NATO officially declared space its newest operational domain in 2019. It is currently setting up a NATO Space Centre at its Allied Air Command headquarters in Ramstein, Germany. The thirty-nation military bloc will soon be conducting missions and operations in space.
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Community & Networking 💬
Ask questions, get advice, and find industry resources from an active and thriving community of professional, working operators.
We asked our NABA community 'What is the hardest part about being an executive protection professional?' Is it being flexible, is it the family sacrifice? What do you think?
In terms of systems and workflow, what apps do you use regularly and have found to aid/improve your productivity or effectiveness on the job?
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