Managing Risk
Managing Risk
An RSI Managing Risk method

Collaborative governance

Collaborative governance is one of the methods used by Risk Sciences International to better manage risk.

Broadly

Collaborative governance refers to shared decision-making processes involving multiple stakeholders—often from different sectors or jurisdictions—to manage complex risks. It enhances legitimacy, coordination, and system-wide learning. Challenges include power imbalances, diverging priorities, and maintaining long-term engagement. Successful implementation hinges on trust-building, facilitation, and clear rules of engagement.

More specifically

RSI facilitates collaborative governance structures in areas like environmental stewardship, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure planning. Its approach emphasizes structured dialogue, power-sharing, and outcome-focused agendas. RSI is particularly skilled at helping diverse actors work toward aligned risk management goals despite differing mandates or capacities.

Methods for understanding, managing, and communicating risk