Professionalizing Risk Management | Dr David Rubens

If risk management underpins everything we do in the security
industry, why is the delivery of high level training so
underserved? And why are the requisite skills not valued more by
all practitioners?


We're joined by Dr David Rubens, founder and executive director
of the ISRM (Institute of Strategic Risk Management), as well as
MD and CEO of Deltar Training Solutions. 


On today’s episode, we’re going to explore what the the
professionalization of risk management means to protective
services and why it’s relevant. We’ll also be asking…


Is there's a shortage of risk management skills within the
industry and why?

Why are there not more compelling arguments for acquiring
recognised risk management qualifications earlier in a
career? 

For operators wondering where to spend their CPD budget? Is
risk management something that is going to have immediate returns
or do the rewards come later into your career?

Should RM Training be incorporated into the basic training
modules of executive and close protection? 

What is the ISRM doing to address the skills shortage and
plug the gaps?



Today's episode is very much for anyone looking for longevity in
the industry. If you value professionalisation and are prepared
to invest in yourself, this one's for you. And as David reminds
us...


“Qualifications don't get you a job. But not having
qualifications will stop you getting a job when you get to a
certain level.”


More about David:


Dr. David Rubens DSyRM, CSyP, FSyI is a leading authority on the
strategic management of complex operations in crisis
environments. He gained his MSc in Security & Risk Management
from Leicester University in 2006, and was subsequently a
Visiting Lecturer and Dissertation Supervisor on their Terrorism,
Security and Policing MSc programme (2006-12), and a Visiting
Lecturer on the Strategic Leadership Programme at the UK Defence
Academy (2010-11).


David has worked with academic institutions including John Jay
University (New York) and Stellenbosch University (South Africa),
and has recently worked with the Arab Urban Development Institute
(AUDI) on developing a multi-stage programme that can support
regional implementation of the Sendai Framework. David has also
consulted on major national capability development programmes in
West and East Africa, Middle East and SE Asia.


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