Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention initiatives often compete for time and resources with multiple other priorities.
In this research-based book, subject matter expert James Sporleder shares his observations and insights on how to get senior leadership to see the importance of (and subsequently fund and make time for) a proper program.
EBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Do You Speak “C-Suite”?
- See Things through Their Eyes
- Address Unfamiliarity and Misconceptions
- Remember…They’re human, too.
- Offset the Underestimation of Risk
• Explaining Why Extreme Situations Mean Extreme Risk
• Calculating the Unimaginable
• Measuring Disaster
• 100x-200x Impact!
• All is Not Lost
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About the Author
James Sporleder is a national-level expert in workplace violence prevention and empathy-centered approaches to reducing interpersonal violence and other forms of harmful behavior. With more than 30 years’ experience, he helps organizations recognize and respond to behaviors of concern before they escalate, integrating trauma-informed practices and early-recognition strategies that align with leading national standards.
James currently serves on the ASIS International Technical Committee revising the American National Standard on Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention and is a contributing content author and subject matter expert with Atana. His programs and expertise support safer, more connected, and prevention-focused workplaces across all industries.
