In additional to having helped clients in a variety of business and personal contexts, Consensus has developed expertise in resolving situations that involve threats to personal security. Consensus is a member of the U.S. Department of State's Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), and our professionals have negotiated and contributed to the safe resolution of hostage takings, hijackings, and other life-threatening situations.
Consensus' security services include specialized application of our negotiation, conflict resolutions, and training services. Examples include…
Strategy & Representation
Negotiating crisis situations on behalf of clients
Coaching clients throughout crises
Training
Training security agencies how to tackle crises
Teaching potential targets (and family members) what to do if taken hostage
Helping target organizations be prepared if an employee is kidnapped
"When written in Chinese, the word 'crisis' is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity."