Ideological Tensions in the Workplace: Understanding and Mitigating Risks of Violence

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Live webinar airing on February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Sponsored by Hanwha Vision
Presented by Chris Olsen

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the root causes and contributing factors of workplace violence linked to ideological conflicts.
  2. Learn strategies for identifying early warning signs of ideological tension within teams.
  3. Explore frameworks for mitigating the risks of violence through proactive policies and interventions.
  4. Discover how collaboration with security professionals and external partners can enhance workplace safety and preparedness.

Credits:

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Organizations face evolving threats, including workplace violence stemming from ideological tensions, political polarization, economic disparities, and other factors. These risks pose unique challenges, affecting not only employee safety but also organizational stability and culture. Mastering strategies to identify, address, and mitigate these risks is essential for creating a safer and more resilient workplace across all industries.

In this webinar, Chris Olsen, Workplace Violence Prevention Lead at SAP, will explore how understanding the underlying drivers of workplace violence and adopting proactive mitigation strategies can reduce the risks posed by ideological conflicts and other destabilizing influences. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a culture of safety and preparedness to protect both individuals and the organization as a whole.

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Speaker

Chris Olsen is a workplace violence prevention and threat management expert. As the co-lead of SAP's Workplace Violence Prevention & Global Integration program, he is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for all employees. Beyond his role at SAP, Chris serves as a consultant for large-scale sporting events, providing expertise in risk management and security planning to ensure the safety of attendees and effective execution of security operations.

 

Hanwha Vision Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin) has been leading the global video surveillance industry with world-class optical design, image processing and cybersecurity technologies for more than 30 years. As it broadens its business to become a global vision solution provider, Hanwha Vision will deliver more valuable and meaningful insights to customers by collecting key information and providing big data analytics utilizing AI and cloud technologies. For more information about Hanwha Vision, please visit the link below.

 

Originally published in January 2025

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