From One Winning Career to the Next

In From One Winning Career to the Next, author J. David Quilter expertly guides the security professional through the corporate landscape. Having transitioned into the private sector from a long career in public service with the DEA, Quilter offers valuable perspective on the differences in culture and priorities between the public and private sectors, and how those differences can affect efforts in organizational security.

Readers will benefit from the author’s insights on researching and joining a new organization, exploring a business’ structure and culture, and getting to know the executives and leaders within a business. Chapters contain practical advice on specific challenges (crisis management, assaultive behavior, threats to corporate assets, etc.), forming an effective team, and making a business case to gain executive support for a security agenda.

This book is vital background for security professionals considering career changes. It will also aid those in established positions in their efforts to communicate, strategize, and implement security programs and goals within a business.

From One Winning Career to the Next is a part of Elsevier’s Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio, a collection of real world solutions and "how-to" guidelines that equip executives, practitioners, and educators with proven information for successful security and risk management programs.

• Provides tips for all aspects of a career change, including narrowing the job search, preparing for an interview, presenting yourself in an interview, researching a company, and evaluating a position
• Prepares security leaders for specific challenges they may face during the transition into a new position
• Includes easily adaptable, on-the-job lessons for a newly hired security leader

Mid- to upper-level security managers; security practitioners transitioning from government or military service to the private sector; and anyone interested in learning more about successful security leadership in a variety of corporate settings

Chapter 1. A Security Leader’s Journey

• 1.1 Company One
• 1.2 Company Two
• 1.3 Company Three
• 1.4 Company Four and Company Five

Chapter 2. A New Road Beckons

Chapter 3. Reconnaissance (Before You Sign On)

Chapter 4. Walking the Trail (After You Sign On)

Chapter 5. Learning the Business

• 5.1 Lesson #1: Be Prepared to Move Through Obstacles
• 5.2 Lesson #2: Simplify the Jobs of Your Coworkers
• 5.3 Lesson #3: Identify Your Allies
• 5.4 Lesson #4: Identify and Visit Key Facilities
• 5.5 Lesson # 5: Make Haste Slowly
• 5.6 Lesson #6: Stay in Touch with Your Peers
• 5.7 Lesson #7: Maintain Your Sense of Humor
• 5.8 Lesson #8: Perfect Your Support Skills
• 5.9 Lesson #9: Exceed Expectations
• 5.10 Lesson #10: Be Aware of Slippery Slopes
• 5.11 Lesson #11: Choose to Sprint!
• 5.12 Lesson #12: Explore Communication Pathways

Chapter 6. Challenges

• 6.1 The First Incident
• 6.2 Handling Surprises
• 6.3 Assaultive Behavior in the Workplace
• 6.4 Threats to Corporate Assets
• 6.5 Dealing with Problem Personnel
• 6.6 How Changes in Corporate Structure Can Affect Security
• 6.7 Security Problems that Arise Out of Disorganization

Chapter 7. Losses and Gains Along the Way

Chapter 8. Companions on the Journey

• 8.1 The Definition of Core Security Team
• 8.2 The Right Leader for the Right Team
• 8.3 The Goal of the Core Security Team
• 8.4 Hiring the Right Core Team
• 8.5 Necessary Attributes of Core Security Teams
• 8.6 Cross-Functional Teams
• 8.7 The Player-Coach
• 8.8 Characteristics of the Player-Coach
• 8.9 Mentoring Talented Team Members: Sending Them on Their Way

Chapter 9. Moving Toward the Destination