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Brian C. McIlravey shared thisTHIS > "championship of security as a business priority. When senior leaders see security as a value driver rather than a cost centre, everything else becomes easier. ". This this this. #securityBrian C. McIlravey shared thisI've walked into a lot of corporate security programs over the years. Some of them were genuinely excellent. Others looked excellent on paper and fell apart the moment you asked the right questions. After nearly four decades in this industry, I've come to believe that what separates a truly strong security program from one that just looks good comes down to three things. The first is leadership. Not just support from the top, but genuine understanding and championship of security as a business priority. When senior leaders see security as a value driver rather than a cost centre, everything else becomes easier. When they don't, even the best security team is pushing uphill every single day. The second is real risk focus. Strong programs are built around what actually threatens the organization, not around satisfying a checklist or passing an audit. Compliance is a floor, not a ceiling. The organizations that treat it as the destination are the ones that get caught off guard. The third is culture. Security cannot live exclusively inside the security department. When it does, the organization is only as strong as that one team. The programs I've seen perform best are the ones where security is woven into how every department thinks and operates, where people at every level understand their role in keeping the organization safe. Leadership, risk focus, and culture. Get all three right and your security program becomes a genuine asset. Miss any one of them and the gaps will show up eventually, usually at the worst possible moment. Which of these three does your organization do best? And where is the biggest opportunity to improve? #JDKilleenAndAssociates #CorporateSecurity #SecurityStrategy #CanadianSecurity #SecurityLeadership #CPP
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Brian C. McIlravey shared thisThis is the way. Thrive Logic just became one of the first command center apps to do REAL indoor mapping connected to incident response. Cutting edge.Brian C. McIlravey shared thisFloor plans haven't changed security response in decades. Our new integration with Mappedin just did. 🏢 By embedding real-time indoor mapping directly into Thrive Logic’s platform, teams can now see exactly where an incident is happening... down to the room, corridor, or access point and respond with precision. This goes beyond static floor plans to provide live, actionable context. • Pinpoint incidents instantly • See where movement is precisely happening • Connect video, access control, and sensors to exact locations • Give responders the clarity they need when seconds matter 👉 Read the full announcement about our new partnership: https://lnkd.in/eQaMRwH8 #AI #PhysicalSecurity #SmartBuildings #SituationalAwareness #SecurityInnovation #ThriveLogic
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Brian C. McIlravey shared thisSuper post from colleague Lucas Beeby talking about turning your guest/wayfinding indoor map into a mission essential operational and security platform! These team is gettin' it :) #security #incidentresponseBrian C. McIlravey shared thisI've talked to a lot of stadium operations teams about security protocols inside their venues. Pretty much every single one has the same reaction: "Yeah, we’re compliant." But can your Security or Ops teams answer these questions in an emergency? -- Where are our closest security staff right now to the incident? -- There's a facility issue near Gate C—which staff can we redirect? -- Where are the closest exits to the event happening right now? That's where digital mapping is changing stadium operations today. Yes, the right digital layer can solve for fan engagement and wayfinding. But it can also act as a security center for your Ops team. Real-time visibility into where your people are, where incidents are occurring, and where your coverage gaps are, all on a live map that your ops team can actually use during an event. Brian C. McIlravey and I talk about this constantly. The safety conversation in stadiums isn't about fans finding exits. It's about operators having a clear picture of what's happening inside their building at any given moment. DM me if you want to see what it could do for your stadium. Happy to chat.
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Brian C. McIlravey reposted thisWe're thrilled to be named #2 on FoundersBeta Top 100 Companies to Watch in 2026! 🙌 🏆 Whether it’s rerouting around a blocked area under maintenance, providing first responders with indoor awareness, or adapting wayfinding for accessibility needs, we're proud to guide millions of visitors and allow operational teams to manage venues efficiently every day. Onward. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/ev9bB8HxBrian C. McIlravey reposted thisWOW! WOW! We're beyond thrilled to announce this year's Top 100 Companies to Watch in 2026. Huge congrats to all Stay22, Mappedin, @Gambit, airfairness, Pathcore, Chocolate Soup, Vetster, Boast, Part3, Purity Gas and many more! https://lnkd.in/eDBKbFXZ
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Brian C. McIlravey posted thisA partner we've been working with recently asked us how many maps we could deliver and how fast. I gave them a number. Somewhere between 10,000 and 37,000 maps depending on how they wanted to scale it. When I told them what it would cost, their response surprised me. They said, "No problem." This is a scaled organization managing thousands of locations. They've seen a LOT of vendor pitches. What made this an easy decision for them was the long-term impact: Easy to build. Easy to update. Easy to deploy at scale. When you can hand a partner a mapping solution that their team can get up and running fast, that doesn't require a GIS specialist to operate, and that actually shows the interior of a facility rather than a dot on a satellite image, the ROI conversation gets very short very fast. Another OEM partner recently told me "we don’t work without Mappedin, without you guys, there is no starting point”. We are an essential part of their tool kit during mission critical events. If you're an integrator still building your indoor mapping story, now's the time. DM me if you’re curious.
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Brian C. McIlravey shared thisIt’s a great place to work!! And Jere Suikkila ain’t half bad either !! 🤪😉😆Brian C. McIlravey shared thisShare this to help a Sales Engineer find an exciting growth company where they can have a huge impact in defining how people navigate and operate venues. I am #hiring. #salesengineer #jobs
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Brian C. McIlravey reposted thisInterested in working in Alberta’s tech community? Roles in finance, marketing, hr and more - check it out!Brian C. McIlravey reposted this#Hiring - Week 17 and 170 Companies featured so far this year, 10 per week. See our directory - https://lnkd.in/g876Pxie which annually features 500 tech companies (50% North, 50% South) that are a sample of the tech sector's collective hiring of over 5000 new positions this year. Shared across our social network (Linked In and E-Newsletters) of more than 30,000, we help tech companies find the talent they need to grow in Alberta. See the Technology Alberta Job Board for additional open roles, and post your openings there too. https://lnkd.in/gyBaYci9 Cybera Inc - Administration/Human Resources | Calgary: ShareIT Project Lead Digital services organization supporting innovation in education and public sectors. cybera.ca https://lnkd.in/g2yjRCwg InUnison - Marketing/Sales/Social Media | Calgary: SaaS Lead Generation Provider of cloud-based health and safety management software. inunison.ca https://lnkd.in/gm8_MaCx Entropy Inc - Finance | Calgary: Corporate Planning Analyst Developer of modular carbon capture and storage systems for industrial emissions reduction. entropyinc.com https://lnkd.in/gC5v9J3G Symend - Research & Development | Calgary: Behavioural Scientist Company providing AI-driven customer engagement solutions. symend.com https://lnkd.in/dAZmbfE4 MRO Electronics - Marketing/Sales/Social Media | Calgary: Technical Sales Specialist Manufacturer of electronic components for aerospace and defence industries. mroelectronics.com https://lnkd.in/gxd4swUU Cranesmart Systems - Software/Web Development | Edmonton: Electronic Software QA Manufacturer of wireless crane safety and load monitoring systems. cranesmart.com https://lnkd.in/dUvYg97i Confined Space Robotics - Hardware/Firmware Development | Nisku: Automation Engineer Developer of robotic systems for blasting and coating in hazardous confined spaces. csrrobotics.com https://lnkd.in/g4zH6yue Box Clever - Web Design Co. - UI/UX and/or Graphic Design | Sherwood Park: UI/UX Designer Digital agency developing websites and digital marketing campaigns for businesses. boxclever.ca https://lnkd.in/g2GSqJeN InnTech Future - UI/UX and/or Graphic Design | Beaumont: Graphic Designer Provider of custom software, automation, and digital marketing services for small businesses. inntechfuture.com https://lnkd.in/gA4-d2FD API (Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation) - Research & Development | Edmonton: Biostatistician Organization supporting life sciences companies through programs and industry partnerships. appliedpharma.ca https://lnkd.in/gE4GMzGb #abtec5000 #albertatech #technology #alberta #innovation
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Brian C. McIlravey posted thisThere’s a major misconception in the Security space that has always irked me. Most people think of security as the team that only shows up when something goes wrong. But that's only half the story. I was on-site recently with a large retail property. It was a big mall with lots of foot traffic and a strong security program. Something struck me while I was on-site – it was how the Security Guards acted as venue concierges. Security Guards are often the most interacted-with people in that building. Not HR and usually not management. Someone loses their kid… they find a security guard. Someone's phone gets stolen... security guard. Spill on the ground - Security Guard. Incessant car alarm in parking lot - Security Guard Need directions to a store on the other side of the mall… yep, you guessed it. Security guard. That interaction IS the brand experience. It shapes whether people feel safe enough to come back. They need to know where everything is — every camera, every life safety system, every piece of critical infrastructure — and they need to be able to find it fast. Security is the connective tissue of the whole operation. Kudos to all who do this role.
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Brian C. McIlravey shared thisThat’s an #FDIC26 wrap!! Fabulous week in #Indianapolis for what was just an epic event!!! Mappedin clearly becoming the standard for city scale indoor mapping and OEM partner integration. FDIC Swag award goes to 3AM Innovations Inc. laser carved bottle opener that is now a luggage tag!! Now another airport, another set of broken glasses. Get ready for next week road trip with Yuval Kossovsky.
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THIS > "championship of security as a business priority. When senior leaders see security as a value driver rather than a cost centre, everything else becomes easier. ". This this this.
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Brian C. McIlravey liked thisBrian C. McIlravey liked thisEvery coach I’ve worked with at X5 Management has a different path into this work. Some start with leadership experience. Others find their way into it through a shift in what they enjoy most, helping others navigate challenges. That difference shows up in how they coach. This week, Dan Wall, MA, CPHR, CEC, ACC shares how he got into coaching. Mike Mack, MBA, Kris Schinke, MBA
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Brian C. McIlravey liked thisBrian C. McIlravey liked thisI've walked into a lot of corporate security programs over the years. Some of them were genuinely excellent. Others looked excellent on paper and fell apart the moment you asked the right questions. After nearly four decades in this industry, I've come to believe that what separates a truly strong security program from one that just looks good comes down to three things. The first is leadership. Not just support from the top, but genuine understanding and championship of security as a business priority. When senior leaders see security as a value driver rather than a cost centre, everything else becomes easier. When they don't, even the best security team is pushing uphill every single day. The second is real risk focus. Strong programs are built around what actually threatens the organization, not around satisfying a checklist or passing an audit. Compliance is a floor, not a ceiling. The organizations that treat it as the destination are the ones that get caught off guard. The third is culture. Security cannot live exclusively inside the security department. When it does, the organization is only as strong as that one team. The programs I've seen perform best are the ones where security is woven into how every department thinks and operates, where people at every level understand their role in keeping the organization safe. Leadership, risk focus, and culture. Get all three right and your security program becomes a genuine asset. Miss any one of them and the gaps will show up eventually, usually at the worst possible moment. Which of these three does your organization do best? And where is the biggest opportunity to improve? #JDKilleenAndAssociates #CorporateSecurity #SecurityStrategy #CanadianSecurity #SecurityLeadership #CPP
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Brian C. McIlravey liked thisThis is exactly where identity and access need to go. AI shouldn’t just analyze risk, it should take action in real time. The ability for Guardian AI Agents, powered by ServiceNow Now Assist, to instantly issue wallet-based mobile credentials fundamentally changes how we think about access: faster onboarding, tighter control, and a dramatically improved user experience. At ServiceNow Knowledge 2026, this isn’t a concept or a bolted-on spoke integration; it’s native on ServiceNow and it’s live. We’re moving beyond static credentials and manual workflows into a model where identity becomes dynamic, contextual, and automated. If you’re responsible for security, operations, or digital transformation, this is worth seeing firsthand. Booth AIS20. Matt Bennett Michael Harris Lou Caputzal Reta Booij Glen McCollum Jacky Hayes Shane ButlerBrian C. McIlravey liked thisUnlock access—instantly, intelligently. At ServiceNow Knowledge 2026, we’re activating the next evolution of identity and security: Guardian AI Agents, powered by ServiceNow Now Assist, issuing secure wallet-based mobile credentials directly to your phone—on demand, in real time. No friction. No delays. Just seamless, AI-driven access. See it live at Booth AIS20. Try it for free https://lnkd.in/ghd_hPSM Michael Harris Matt Bennett Lou Caputzal
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Brian C. McIlravey liked thisDrew Munro, CMC, CEC, ICP-ACC, C.Dir. and I had an energizing afternoon with the LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services team! This group was full of energy and engagement - I appreciated their openness, and a genuine commitment to growing together. From the moment I met the senior leaders at LifeLabs, it was clear how much they genuinely prioritize their people. Investing in tools like the The Six Types of Working Genius isn’t just professional development; it’s a strategic move toward healthier collaboration, clearer workflows, and more meaningful work. The Six Types of Working Genius gives teams a progressive way to think about project or process flow, meeting types and how to best collaborate with their team. When people understand the type of work that energizes them and the type that naturally drains them, teams can align responsibilities with where people have the most sustainable engagement and focus. That’s what reduces friction, improves collaboration, and helps diverse approaches complement each other instead of collide. It was beyond wonderful - Thank-you Lifelabs and my partner in fun, Drew!Brian C. McIlravey liked thisThe Six Types of Working Genius, over 40 Operations Leaders, and a leading diagnostic laboratory provider in Canada. Today, certified practitioner Michelle Martin, ACC, and I had the pleasure of delivering a Working Genius Fundamentals session with Kevin Knieriem's team at LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services. The Six Types of Working Genius is part personality assessment and part productivity tool, designed to transform how people think about their energy, work, projects, and collaborating with fellow team members. The geniuses are Wonder, Invention, Discernment, Galvanizing, Enablement, and Tenacity. As a WDI working with Michelle as an IDG, we think we helped the team collaborate on ideas and possibilities in action?!? Many thanks to LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services for your trust and partnership - Kevin Knieriem, Karen Henderson, CHRL, Bobbi Spruston, and the team! Great energy, interaction, and participation! www.leadforgrowth.com #LEADforGrowth #InspiringLeaders #LifeLabs #TheSixTypesofWorkingGenius
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