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Methods, Understanding methods
The following posts are in no particular order. They are purposely randomized.
Uncertainty communication
RSI helps clients convey uncertainty in ways that are honest yet comprehensible. It uses visual tools, framing guidance, and scenario explanations to prevent misinterpretation. RSI supports regulators, scientists, and policymakers in maintaining credibility while addressing the real limits of knowledge and prediction in risk domains.
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 Policy and regulatory option appraisal
RSI conducts structured option appraisals for clients in health, environment, and public safety sectors. The firm integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, engages stakeholders, and provides comparative visualizations. RSI ensures that results are policy-relevant, actionable, and transparent to decision-makers and affected parties alike.
Read More Monitoring and evaluation
RSI designs and conducts M&E frameworks tailored to regulatory programs, emergency plans, or public engagement efforts. It defines meaningful indicators, collects robust data, and synthesizes findings for stakeholders. RSI emphasizes learning-oriented evaluation, helping clients improve programs while demonstrating value and performance.
Read More Participatory risk assessment
RSI designs and facilitates participatory risk assessments that balance technical rigor with lived experience. It employs methods such as community workshops, co-design mapping, and structured deliberation. RSI ensures that local knowledge informs risk prioritization and that stakeholder concerns are reflected in actionable outcomes, especially in environmental health and climate resilience contexts.
Read More Weighting of lines of evidence
RSI uses structured weighting in integrated assessments, often applying predefined frameworks or stakeholder-informed criteria. Its analysts document rationale and scoring transparently, supporting trust and usability of synthesized results. RSI adapts weighting schemes to each assessment’s context, ensuring balance between methodological rigor and policy relevance.
Read More Public messaging
RSI develops public messaging strategies that integrate science, storytelling, and behavioral insight. The firm supports message development, delivery channel optimization, and audience monitoring. RSI tailors its approach to the nature of the risk, whether environmental, health-related, or regulatory, and ensures coherence with institutional voice.
Read More Business continuity planning
RSI supports organizations in developing robust BCP frameworks tailored to sector-specific risks and operational realities. RSI helps identify mission-critical activities, define acceptable downtime thresholds, and develop actionable recovery strategies. The firm emphasizes integration of BCP with enterprise risk management and regulatory expectations.
Read More Workshop facilitation for resilience strategy design
RSI leads resilience strategy workshops that combine systems thinking, stakeholder mapping, and scenario exploration. Its facilitators ensure inclusive participation and productive engagement while translating outcomes into actionable roadmaps. RSI aligns these strategies with broader governance structures and available funding pathways, promoting durable uptake.
Read More Value of information analysis
RSI applies VoI analysis in research planning, regulatory strategy, and monitoring system design. Its team uses decision-theoretic tools to assess whether new data would materially change conclusions. RSI provides clear reports that help clients decide when additional information is worth pursuing and where existing uncertainty is tolerable.
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