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Methods, Understanding methods
The following posts are in no particular order. They are purposely randomized.
Use of expert panels
RSI designs and facilitates expert panels to support structured, transparent deliberation on complex or uncertain risk topics. Its team defines scopes of work, manages conflict of interest declarations, and integrates panel outcomes into formal risk products. RSI’s facilitation ensures both scientific rigor and stakeholder credibility in panel-based methods.
Read More Incident investigation protocols
RSI assists in developing and conducting incident investigations that balance technical rigor with organizational learning. Using root cause analysis, fault tree methods, and human factors assessment, RSI helps clients uncover underlying causes and system vulnerabilities. RSI emphasizes a non-punitive, evidence-based approach that supports safety culture and continuous improvement.
Read More Message tailoring
RSI uses message tailoring to deliver risk communications that are both inclusive and persuasive. It combines audience profiling, behavioral insight, and content modularity to adapt messages across contexts. RSI’s tailored messaging approach is grounded in research and refined through iterative testing.
Read More Structured expert judgment
RSI applies structured expert judgment methods in areas such as toxicology, disaster risk, and emerging technology assessment. The firm manages expert panels, designs elicitation instruments, and synthesizes results into risk estimates or scenario inputs. RSI ensures transparency and defensibility through documented methods and peer-reviewed protocols.
Read More Scientific integrity in communication
RSI upholds scientific integrity through careful review, traceability, and methodological transparency in all communications. The firm advises on how to explain uncertainty, cite evidence, and respond to challenges without compromising clarity. RSI’s processes support accountability, credibility, and ethical engagement.
Read More Workshop facilitation to surface tacit and experiential knowledge
RSI includes tacit knowledge workshops in its assessments when working with frontline workers, community members, or multi-sectoral collaborators. The firm uses techniques such as journey mapping, moderated storytelling, and artifact elicitation to draw out hidden insights. RSI integrates these insights into decision support tools and qualitative syntheses, enhancing the depth and relevance of its Understanding Risk methods.
Read More Toxicological reference value derivation
RSI conducts reference value derivation as part of its toxicological and regulatory work. The firm applies established methodologies, transparently selects uncertainty factors, and prepares documentation suitable for regulatory review. RSI ensures that derived values reflect current science and are communicated clearly to support risk-based decision-making.
Read More Statistical modeling
RSI builds and interprets statistical models across a wide range of risk domains. Its statisticians collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure relevance, reliability, and transparency. RSI provides clear documentation of model design and assumptions, enabling clients to use results confidently in regulatory, operational, or strategic contexts.
Read More Adaptive planning frameworks
RSI applies adaptive planning principles in managing complex, long-horizon risk scenarios. Through stakeholder co-design, monitoring protocol integration, and scenario planning, RSI enables its clients to create living strategies that evolve over time. The firm’s expertise ensures that adaptive elements are practical, evidence-informed, and grounded in real-world constraints.
Read More Capability and capacity benchmarking
RSI conducts capability and capacity benchmarking for clients in regulatory, public health, and critical infrastructure sectors. It applies sector-specific metrics and draws from global best practices to identify where systems meet, exceed, or fall short of expectations. RSI provides clear, actionable findings to support strategic investments and risk mitigation planning.
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