Why Attend
Leadership training is a vital ingredient for the development of security professionals within a variety of security operations, security management and security administration disciplines. This course is carefully designed to provide valuable knowledge, skills and proven leadership methods. These aim to empower course participants to strengthen team confidence and deliver higher performance as senior security leaders.
Moreover, participants will learn the security leadership fundamentals, tactical communication, interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, effective planning and dealing with the ever-changing security landscape. During the course participants are encouraged to challenge their current level of knowledge within the security industry and/or function, and to apply new modern methods of leadership.
Course Methodology
Training will be optimized using group exercises and discussions, case studies, handouts and Q&A sessions.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply security leadership skills in challenging situations and when facing security threats or incidents
- Understand the principles of communication and strategic thinking needed for effective security leadership
- Recognize the different types of leadership styles within the security function and industry
- Identify relevant areas within security for change and implement plans to affect positive change
- Manage and motivate high performing security teams
- Apply the OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide and Act) approach to decision making
Target Audience
This course is open to all who wish to develop their understanding of security leadership. The course will most benefit security professionals currently working in a leadership capacity, or who will soon be working within a leadership role.
Target Competencies
- Team leadership
- Situational Awareness
- Negotiation skills
- Decision Making
- Time Management
