What does it take to move security from “Guards, Guns, and Gates” to a strategic business partner? And why do 80% of AI projects fail to reach operations?
In Episode 5 of ISRM Voices, Musaab Fagiri sits down with Gigi Agassini (CPP), Principal Consultant at GA Advisory and a passionate advocate for Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM).
Gigi shares deep insights from her international career – from managing the security expansion of the Mexico City International Airport to consulting on risk across Latin America and Canada. This is a conversation about breaking out of the tactical mindset, the “garbage in, garbage out” reality of AI, and the critical need for human resilience in a high-stress industry.
Key Moments
- Gigi’s Path: From Accidental Entry to Managing the Mexico City Airport Project
- Why “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast” in Security Consulting
- ESRM Beyond the Books: Moving Past “Guards, Guns, and Gates”
- The Advisor Mindset: How to Become a Business Enabler
- The AI Reality Check: Why 80% of POCs Fail
- Technology Dependency: The Risks of “Lazy” Critical Thinking
- Human Resilience: Burnout, Safe Spaces, and Anti-Bullying
- Gigi’s Final Advice: The One Human Skill We Are Lacking Most
About ISRM Voices – ISRM Voices is a monthly series by the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) – Canada Chapter, dedicated to spotlighting members who are shaping the future of security, safety, and resilience across the world.
Each episode explores the stories and human insights behind the profession – reminding us that at the heart of every plan and policy, there’s a person making it real.
