Behavioral Threat Analysis Center – Beyond the Bulletin

Behavioral Threat Analysis Center – Beyond the Bulletin: Episode 3

Behavioral Threat Analysis Center – Beyond the Bulletin

Show Notes

In this episode, Pete and Kristin talk with BTAC team member Dr. Whitney Fauth, an organizational psychologist and Subject Matter Expert in Employee Management Relations, about how to manage difficult conversations in the workplace. Whitney shares insights and strategies for planning and leading tough discussions in ways that prioritize employee wellness and dignity and reduce risk to the organization.

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This month, Pete and Kristin dive into behavioral science research with internationally recognized insider threat expert Dr. Deanna Caputo, the Chief Scientist for Insider Threat Capabilities and a Senior Principal Behavioral Psychologist at The MITRE Corporation. From her ground-breaking work on CIA’s Project Slammer to her latest MITRE insider threat studies, Dr. Caputo knows her science. And while she and Kristin share a love of behavioral science research, it turns out that she and Pete share a passion for singing….

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