How Does the Protector of Tomorrow Work in a Hybrid Environment? | Mike O'Neill

We've all been moving towards a more hybrid way of working over
the last few years.  The ubiquitous laptop, smart
phones, and increased connectivity but does the hybrid working
environment apply to tomorrow's protector or just their
principal?


This week we’re joined by Mike O’Neill, MD of Optimal Risk. We
hear what the biggest challenges have been, how Mike navigated
the uncertainty of the pandemic and the lessons he’s learned, as
the owner of a successful security business operating out of one
of the busiest cities in the world, over the past 12
months. 


Good continuity planning is at the heart of most businesses that
have weathered the Covid storm and in this, Mike reminds us of
the quote by Dwight D. Eisenhower… 


“Plans Are Worthless, But Planning Is
Everything.”


  


In this week’s show we discuss:


As a protector, you need to be fluid and, you need to know
how to deal with ever-changing situations, but can you truly work
in a hybrid capacity?

With organizations looking to move away from the big,
centralized headquarters what will the workplace of the future
look like and what will the security implications be?

How, does a small business owner, get greater awareness of
their supply chain and the vulnerabilities that they might be
open to? 

And we look at the potential effects to mental health from
the lifting of restrictions. How we can detect people who need
help and what we can do to offer support.  



 


As always, drop us a comment or leave us a review to let us know
your thoughts.


 


More about Mike O’Neill


After leaving the British Army in 1990 mike worked
in risk and security consulting as a
freelance for several different organisations until setting up
his own consulting firm in 1993. He is now the Managing Director
of Optimal Risk Group -
Resilience, Risk, and Security advisors.


Optimal Risk provides tailored risk management solutions across
diverse sectors. We offer trusted confidential support from the
boardroom through to field operations. Our approach is to support
you becoming a resilient organisation that is prepared to respond
effectively to any strategic or operational risk.


Mike O’Neill


Optimal Risk


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