Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Vigilant alarms were one of the "Top Sellers" on Amazon.com in 2012!
We received an award from Amazon today for being a top selling brand in 2012 with an A+ rating for customer satisfaction.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Orient (The second phase of the OODA Loop).
On November 13th, 2012 and November 19, 2012, I blogged about the first step in the OODA loop, which is to observe. Sorry for the gap inbetween steps, but life happens. At some point, I will reorganize the links so this information is all together.
We're talking about an action strategy developed by USAF Colonel John Boyd.
Observe ----> Orient ----> Decide ----> Act
After you have made an observation of your surroundings, you want to quickly orient. Boyd spoke of the orient step as being the most crucial, as this is shapes how we observe, how we decide, and how we act. In orientation, we use the information we observed to form a mental image of the circumstances --- we synthesize the data into information. As more information is received, you "deconstruct" old images and then "create" new images.
You may have walked into a convenience store 100 times before, but this time you observe differences. A panicked look on the face of the retail clerk. A man with a hood in the back corner of the store. A second man fixated on the clerk. Your orientation is indicating to you that there is a break in the pattern you were expecting. You are decoding this data intake, and turning it into information. This is no longer an ordinary visit to the convenience store. Orientating to the new circumstances, you are constructing a new picture of the scene you are encountering.
Note that different people require different levels of details to perceive an event. Often, we imply that the reason people cannot make good decisions, is that people are bad decisions makers — sort of like saying that the reason some people cannot drive is that they are bad drivers. However, the real reason most people make bad decisions is that they often fail to place the information that we do have into its proper context. This is where "Orientation" comes in. Orientation emphasizes the context in which events occur, so that we may facilitate our decisions and actions. Orientation helps to turn information into knowledge. And knowledge, not information, is the real predictor of making good decisions.
We're talking about an action strategy developed by USAF Colonel John Boyd.
Observe ----> Orient ----> Decide ----> Act
After you have made an observation of your surroundings, you want to quickly orient. Boyd spoke of the orient step as being the most crucial, as this is shapes how we observe, how we decide, and how we act. In orientation, we use the information we observed to form a mental image of the circumstances --- we synthesize the data into information. As more information is received, you "deconstruct" old images and then "create" new images.
You may have walked into a convenience store 100 times before, but this time you observe differences. A panicked look on the face of the retail clerk. A man with a hood in the back corner of the store. A second man fixated on the clerk. Your orientation is indicating to you that there is a break in the pattern you were expecting. You are decoding this data intake, and turning it into information. This is no longer an ordinary visit to the convenience store. Orientating to the new circumstances, you are constructing a new picture of the scene you are encountering.
Note that different people require different levels of details to perceive an event. Often, we imply that the reason people cannot make good decisions, is that people are bad decisions makers — sort of like saying that the reason some people cannot drive is that they are bad drivers. However, the real reason most people make bad decisions is that they often fail to place the information that we do have into its proper context. This is where "Orientation" comes in. Orientation emphasizes the context in which events occur, so that we may facilitate our decisions and actions. Orientation helps to turn information into knowledge. And knowledge, not information, is the real predictor of making good decisions.
Vigilant Alarms --- Now Helping "Secure" Correctional Facilities
We are thankful to have been selected by a
large correctional institution (location withheld) to be able to equip
their staff, volunteers and visitors with personal alarms.
It seems that each new day we have an opportunity to impact lives. One of the best parts of this company is knowing that our products help people increase vigilance, boost confidence, and avert emergencies.
Thanks to our new "customer" for this chance to come along side you and make a difference.
It seems that each new day we have an opportunity to impact lives. One of the best parts of this company is knowing that our products help people increase vigilance, boost confidence, and avert emergencies.
Thanks to our new "customer" for this chance to come along side you and make a difference.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
"Through A Rapist's Eyes"
We just posted an interesting article on our web site called "Through a Rapist's Eyes." The writing style isn't the greatest, but the content is interesting and worth forwarding on. Check it out.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Fort Bragg
I am happy to be shipping a small order of
personal protection alarms to the men and women of Fort Bragg as a rush
order prior to your deployment to Afghanistan. Packing each alarm
personally as I consider who the recipients might be. I am thankful for
your service, and the chance to play such a small role in your important
jobs as you go overseas to protect our freedoms, and that of our
allies. Thank you for your service. As I pack these alarms, they go with
my hope and prayer that you return home safely when your mission is
done.
- Dave with Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
- Dave with Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
Thursday, December 6, 2012
The World Is Different Than When We Were Kids
The World Is Different Than When We Were Kids
I remember back when we were kids, and you could ride your bicycle to the local park as long as you returned home at dusk. Will we as a society ever return to those days? Will we ever root out the abductors and return the world to a safe place?
Missing Iowa Cousin's Bodies Found
I remember back when we were kids, and you could ride your bicycle to the local park as long as you returned home at dusk. Will we as a society ever return to those days? Will we ever root out the abductors and return the world to a safe place?
Missing Iowa Cousin's Bodies Found
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