
From One Winning Career to the Next
Transitioning Public Sector Leadership and Security Expertise to the Business Bottom Line
Description
Key Features
- 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
Readership
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
Table of Contents
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
Product details
- No. of pages: 148
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Elsevier 2013
- Published: March 26, 2013
- Imprint: Elsevier
- eBook ISBN: 9780124116092
- Paperback ISBN: 9780124115941
About the Author
J. David Quilter

He has developed and integrated smart security programs in multi-billion dollar businesses engaged in energy infrastructure, as well as global manufacturing and distribution corporations. David’s cost-recovery tools have helped mitigate security risks while also improving profits.
David both consults and is an active member of the Security Executive Council’s emeritus faculty. As an author and presenter David continues to work with individuals and businesses sharing his expertise with business and government leaders from around the world.
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