Episodes
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In this episode of Connecting the Dots, we explore the always fascinating world of innovation with Anna Helander Westermark, Innovation Manager at Securitas. Anna shares insights from her work, where she combines technical expertise with a hands-on approach to client solutions. We get to learn about the structured processes her team uses, like how real-time prototyping is used to bring meaningful solutions to life.
Listen in as Anna describes a recent project using Natural Language Processing to quantify the energy-saving impact of Securitas's guarding services, providing both clients and officers with valuable insights, as well as saving the planet. Anna also shares highlights from her training as a security officer and discusses how firsthand experience informs her team’s innovations.
Join us for a conversation on fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration, as well as the importance of psychological safety for true innovation. This episode will inspire to think about how research-driven innovation can create real-world impact. -
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking Vested business model, which shifts the traditional transactional business model into a collaborative, win-win approach.
We sit down with Royce Curtin, CSO and VP Corporate Security at IBM, and Paul McClintock, SVP Global Clients at Securitas, to discuss how this innovative model creates long-term value and fosters stronger partnerships.
Tune in to learn how the Vested methodology – built on trust, transparency, and shared success – could transform the security industry, and set new standards for collaboration and innovation.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation with two industry leaders who dare to challenge the status quo and push the boundaries of security and business resilience. -
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Join us in this episode featuring Nick Wyver, Consultancy Director at SB+CO, and Sune Chabert-Larsen, Securitas Chief Ethics and Sustainability Officer, as we delve into the intersection of business and sustainability. Nick and Sune discuss emerging trends in sustainability, the importance of integrating sustainability and business strategies, and the dual role of competition and collaboration in driving positive environmental impacts. Don't miss this engaging dialogue! Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better.
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Join us in this episode featuring Mike Evans, Director of the Securitas Risk Intelligence Center, where we connect the dots between data analysis, decision making and risk management. With more than a decade of experience in intelligence and security, Mike sheds light into the development of risk intelligence, the ethics and usage of AI, the importance of global collaboration and even shares some best practice. Mike also highlights the importance of human presence and critical thinking in the process of turning analysis into action to prevent risks. Don't miss out this conversation! Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better.
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Join us in a brand new episode of Connecting the Dots, featuring Ojasvita Srivastava, General Counsel for the Securitas Africa, Middle East and Asia division talking about taking the stance to do things differently. We dive into the act of challenging the status quo and bringing people along with you, as well as break down the common everyday jargon of "playing safe", generally associated with the notion of not daring or not innovating. Ojas shares her own experiencing with vouching for technological approaches in her field of work, thinking outside the box and her best tips as a leader to take on new challenges and not be frozen by the fear of failing. Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better.
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Join us in a brand new episode of Connecting the Dots, featuring Antonia Elliott, VP Talent Development in Securitas talking about psychological safety, its benefits, what it entails and how you can help.
Discover how psychological safety is intertwined with a culture of feedback, diversity and innovation, as well as how can teams create a safe space to ask questions, challenge and voice their opinions with confidence.
We dive into mindset shifts and explore how difficult but rewarding it can be to make a positive change in attitude, perspective or way of thinking. A truly mind opening episode!
For further reading on the topic:
Book by Amy Edmondson - The Fearless Organization
Book by Brené Brown - The Power of Vulnerability
Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better. -
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, Securitas former President and CEO Alf Göransson join the mic to talk about leadership and remember his time in our company. Discover how was Alf's decision process of making Securitas a true global company under his leadership, as well as all the lessons learned during that journey. Tune in as Alf explains the power of collective wisdom while making big decisions as a leader. He gives details on how trusting the process by involving as many people as possible to be challenged in your own ways can be the key of success. Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better.
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In this episode of Connecting the Dots, Martin Althén, President of Securitas Digital, returns to explore the future of global security as we look towards 2050.
Discover how security is evolving hand-in-hand with emerging threats, painting a vivid picture of our interconnected world. We'll unpack why security matters more than ever and how the challenges are getting trickier as tech keeps advancing.
Tune in as Martin shares insights into innovations that could shape our security landscape, highlighting AI and quantum computing, but also how history shows that what can be done with technology, will be done.
Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better. -
We are back with season 2 of Connecting the Dots!
Join us in this first episode of the season, as we explore the world of data center security with the expertise of Milton Plet from Securitas, who heads the Securitas Global Clients Data Center Group. Milton shares his insights on the role data centers play in our digital landscape, emphasizing their crucial importance to our everyday life. You probably didn't know but data centers support everything from our smartphones to global networks, providing data storage and management.
Tune in for a deep dive into the realm of data center security, exploring approaches to overcoming challenges and securing our digital future.
Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better. -
Welcome to this episode of "Connecting the Dots," where we explore the pivotal role of Science Based Targets in driving sustainable business practices. Join us as we engage with the insightful Cecilia Alenius, Senior Group Sustainability Manager and Sauptak Banerjee, Project Manager for the SBTi project at Securitas. They share invaluable insights into the importance of setting sustainable goals as a business and take us through the Securitas' journey in this project. In our conversation, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with integrating SBTi into business frameworks. Cecilia and Sauptak shed light on the practical approaches and strategies that organizations can adopt to incorporate SBTi principles effectively. Join us for an enlightening dialogue that explores the intersection of sustainability, corporate responsibility, and innovative business practices. Tune in to gain the insights necessary to drive positive change in a world where sustainable business is not just a choice, but a necessity.
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In this episode of Connecting the Dots we sit down with the insightful Louise Martin, Intelligence Operations Manager for Securitas Risk Intelligence Center (RIC), as she dials in from the UK.
Louise shares her expertise in the world of threat intelligence and security. We delve into the challenges of navigating today's complex threat landscape and discuss the importance of awareness, understanding, and reliable information. With a keen focus on information disorder and the impact of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation,
Louise tells us about how the RIC is working and sheds light on how society can build resilience against emerging threats.
Stay tuned for an eye-opening conversation that will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions in a world with increasing geopolitical challenges. Tune in now! -
In this episode of Connecting the dots we sit down with the inspiring Hillevi Agranius, CIO and member of Securitas Group Management.
In this enlightening episode, Hillevi shares her interesting journey into the world of tech and discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. We dive deep into leadership, driving change, and mentorship. Mentors and sponsors have played a significant role in her own career.
Hillevi shares her personal experiences on how men can support and empower women in leadership roles by advocating for them, recognizing differences, and fostering diversity of thought.
Don't miss this empowering conversation that will motivate and inform both aspiring and seasoned professionals. Click Play now!
Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better. -
In this episode of Connecting the Dots, we sit down with Mikael Mikaelsson, a Policy Fellow from the Stockholm Environment Institute to talk about an important yet often ignored component of the global response to climate change: climate adaptation.
Mikael explains that mitigation and preparation for the future are important but that the effects of global warming are already part of our present and we should adapt to them. In this episode we touch upon the differences between mitigation and adaptation, as well as how companies and people can adapt to climate change.
We also explore the interconnected nature of climate impacts across borders - the so called transboundary climate risks - as we also understand our own role in saving the planet.
Tune in now for this insightful conversation about climate adaptation and how to safeguard a more resilient world.
Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better. -
Join us in this episode of Connecting the Dots to discover the future of security with Martin Althén, member of Securitas Group Management, and President Securitas Digital. We travel to the future and unveil how the world will look like.Martin takes us through the possibilities within the further development of the Internet of Things (IoT), human-machine integration, nanotechnology, quantum computing and all things sounding straight out of a sci-fi movie plot! With an online and offline world that are increasingly interconnected, the lines between physical security and cybersecurity start to fade. Tune in to learn more about the security of tomorrow. Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better.
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In this episode of Connecting the Dots we discuss the importance of belonging and diversity in the workplace with our guest, Greg Fernando, the founder of New to Sweden, a non-profit organization helping integrating newcomers into the Swedish labor market.
Join us to learn about the challenges and steps organizations can take to promote diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the need for a long-term approach rather than quick fixes. Greg highlights the significance of representation in leadership positions and suggests practical strategies such as lowering language expectations and empowering employee resource groups (ERGs). Join us for insights in creating an inclusive and diverse work environment.
Tune in now to learn about the unique contributions each employee can make in the workplace.
Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better. -
In this episode of Connecting the Dots we are exploring the various dimensions of the confidence gap together with Lauren Currie, activist and entrepreneur who is on a mission to change confidence for women. Lauren is the CEO and Founder of UPFRONT, an organization dedicated to changing confidence, visibility and power for 1 million women and non-binary people.
Find out what are the different facets of confidence, the benefits of navigating the world as a confident person and how to build a culture of confidence within an organization. Lauren shares insights about the roots of the confidence gap in our society, sociological explanations behind the phenomenon, the way psychological safety has a positive impact on work, and tips on how to foster confidence within yourself and people around you.Listen in to this enriching dialogue about building more confident people and societies.
Connecting the Dots is the official Securitas podcast, an open dialog on how safety can unlock the most powerful ideas to change the world we live in for the better.
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Join us on this episode of Connecting the dots as we sit down with Viking Johansson, Innovation Director at Securitas, to learn how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used as a valuable tool to manage and analyze the large amount of unstructured data.
Discover how AI can enhance our ability to process and respond to information, ultimately to keep people safe. Viking shares insights on digitizing the workforce in the security industry, providing officers with more information and insights to make their work more efficient, enjoyable, and safe. Despite potential resistance to change, Viking discusses the positive transformations that embracing innovation and evolving with new technologies can bring to the security workforce.
Tune in now for this exciting discussion on the role of AI in shaping the future of security.
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Discover the transformative power of feeling safe.
Every month, our hosts Marina Amancio and Henrik Sjöberg have insightful conversations with people that are seeing what truly matters through insights on innovation, sustainability, and community advocacy.
How does the world look like when it's safe?
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