The Art of Successful Security Management - Hardcover

Dalton Ph.D., Dennis

9780750697293: The Art of Successful Security Management

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750697296 ISBN 13: 9780750697293

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997

The Art of Successful Security Management builds upon Dennis Dalton's previous book, Security Management, Business Strategies for Success, and leads the reader down the road to becoming an visionary leader. By combining his experiences with the ideas of recognized management consultants, business executives, and academics, the author has created a rich text which is valuable to both students and security specialists.

Unique material includes:
10 maxims for success: a creative analogy using "the art of fly fishing" to explain organizational concepts
A focus on protecting intellectual property in addition to physical assets
Break the myth that security is a commodity
20 insider tips for achieving value-added contributions
Defines best practices and how to apply them to security management

Dennis R. Dalton, Ph.D., has nearly 30 years experience in business and policing. Having held executive management positions for three multinational companies, he was the recipient of Security magazine's Executive Achievement Award. Dr. Dalton is a nationally recognized security management consultant and is considered an industry spokesperson for the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Examiner, Los Angeles Times, and several other professional and trade publications. He is the author of Security Management: Business Strategies for Success (1995). His business, Dalton Affiliates, is based in Fremont, California.

Assists security managers and contractors achieve the highest level of corporate success.
Blends the ideas of noted management theorists and practitioners.
Insider tips for the ultimate measure of success.

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From the Publisher:

Unique material includes: * 10 maxims for success: a creative analogy using "The Art of Fly Fishing" to explain organizational concepts * A focus on protecting intellectual property in addition to physical assets * Breaking the myth that security is a commodity * 20 insider tips for achieving value-added contributions * Defines the best practices and how to apply them to security management

About the Author:

Dennis R. Dalton, Ph.D. Dr. Dalton holds degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Southern California. He is the owner of the management consulting firm Dalton Affiliates in Auburn, CA and is a nationally recognized security management consultant. A former security executive for 3 large multi-national firms, his clients are typically among the Fortune 500. As a strategic planner and specialist in organizational development, he assists his clients in redefining, restructuring, and building security programs consistent with the organization's business aims. Author of more than 50 professional articles, Dr. Dalton is considered an industry spokesperson for the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Examiner, Los Angeles Times, and several professional and trade publications. His professional accomplishments include Security Magazine's Executive Management Achievement Award and several corporate and public service awards. He is a member of several professional associations and societies including the Board of Directors for the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. He is a frequent keynote speaker and seminar host.

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