Defense By Design
Predict. Prevent. Protect.
Defense By Design helps organizations turn foresight into 20/20 when it comes to preventing workplace violence and exploitation. Through engaging training events, keynotes, and customized programs, Jeff McKissack equips employees and leaders with the skills to spot trouble before it spots them.
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Turn Foresight Into 20/20 Safety
We have all heard the phrase "hindsight is 20/20," but what if we could develop the foresight to prevent violence and exploitation before it occurs? Defense By Design was founded on that belief, offering educational and training programs that teach individuals and organizations how to recognize and respond to threats in the workplace and in daily life.
Led by Jeff McKissack, Defense By Design brings a unique background in safety and security to every engagement. Jeff delivers programs for conferences and conventions, onsite employee training, continuing education events, and client value-add events across a wide range of industries, from insurance and legal to healthcare, financial services, and property management.
Every program is tailored to the audience and designed to be immediately actionable. Attendees leave with practical skills, greater situational awareness, and the confidence to protect themselves and the people around them.
WHAT THEY OFFER
Programs and Services
Spot Trouble Before It Spots You
Jeff McKissack's signature program teaches employees and leaders how to recognize pre-incident indicators of violence, exploitation, and workplace threats before they escalate.
Conference and Convention Events
Engaging keynotes, breakouts, and workshops tailored to your conference or convention audience, covering personal and professional safety and security topics across any industry.
Employee Training Events
Highly customized onsite training programs for office and field-based teams, including critical due diligence documentation for risk management and legal defensibility.
Client Value-Add Events
Differentiate your business by co-hosting safety and security events for your clients. Defense By Design offers programs for both personal and commercial client audiences.
Continuing Education Credits
Programs are available with CME, CNE, CPE, HRCI, SHRM, CLE, and other professional continuing education credits, depending on the industry and audience.
Due Diligence Documentation
Every employee training program includes documentation of key risk management points, giving organizations a clear paper trail of their safety and security due diligence efforts.
INDUSTRIES SERVED
Programs for Every Industry
Defense By Design serves a wide range of industries, tailoring every program to the specific risks, audiences, and objectives of each sector. Whether your team works in an office, in the field, or in a client-facing environment, there is a program designed for your needs.
Why Workplace Safety Training Matters
THE PROCESS
How Defense By Design Works
Book an Event
Contact Defense By Design to discuss your conference, employee training, or client value-add event. Jeff works with you to tailor the program to your audience and objectives.
Customized Program Design
Jeff develops a customized presentation or training program based on your industry, audience size, event format, and specific safety and security concerns.
Engaging Delivery
Jeff delivers the program in person, covering threat recognition, prevention strategies, and practical personal and professional safety skills your audience can apply immediately.
Documentation and Follow-Up
Employee training events include due diligence documentation for risk management purposes. Jeff is also available for follow-up questions and future engagements.
GET CONNECTED
Request an Introduction to Defense By Design
Interested in bringing a Defense By Design program to your conference, company, or client event? Fill out the form and the SaffHire team will connect you directly with Jeff McKissack to discuss your needs.
Fast introduction, usually within 1 business day
No obligation, no pressure
Programs available for groups of all sizes
Free consultation to discuss your event
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