The Limitations of SOPs in Executive Protection
In the ever-evolving landscape of executive protection, relying on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and predetermined protocols is a common practice, serving as the bedrock for guiding professionals through myriad security scenarios.
However, a recent conversation with a counterpart shed new light on this reliance, encapsulating it succinctly with a phrase I hadn’t encountered before: “Rules Are The Idiots’ Guide To The Wise.”
This intriguing perspective suggests that SOPs are designed to assist those lacking intuition or experience in the field. While this might initially appear as a harsh judgment, an underlying truth warrants exploration.
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