A new initiative by Risk Sciences International
The Global Risk Census is a new public interest initiative conceived by Risk Sciences International. Its goal is to empower people all around the world, to observe local conditions that risk scientists can use to identify risks to people, home, community, country and indeed the entire planet.
Risk
What is risk?
- Is it what we tell children to avoid, before telling them how many die from not wearing seat belts?
- Is risk a scientific discipline like epidemiology, toxicology or clinical science?
- Is risk what good leaders factor into all their decisions?
Perhaps risk is all of the above, as well as anything that leads to harm including loss of life, loss of livelihood, loss of commercial viability, even loss of peace.
Can something be done about risk? Can lives and livelihoods really be influenced, even saved, by experts in risk science working with data, models, theories or even expert opinion?
In the real world, risk is anything and everything that lacks certainty. Every one of us, every parent, every citizen, every company, government or organization lives it every day.
For years, Risk Sciences International has laboured to build the best team, keep their knowledge current, challenge them with demanding projects, and keep them grounded in real-world needs. RSI understands that when dealing with risk, there are consequences to poor choices; RSI staff know this and are constantly reminded of it by the very work they perform.
From day one, the challenge RSI set for itself was to understand risk by employing specialized experts able to deliver solutions across sectors. RSI experts hail from multiple sectors ranging from public health, to urban infrastructure, to simulation and modeling, to communication, and more. The company includes both academics and highly technical staff. Its tools are geared to take on any challenge. Whether the project requires the most advanced algorithms, the most thoughtful risk policy analyses, or the most impactful risk messaging, RSI experts understand what is needed.
Understanding risk, diagnosing, simulating, surveilling... all these are essential, but so too is the ability to accompany a client through the thick of the storm. Beyond understanding, RSI helps manage risk. The company has the operational expertise to guide and work with clients who have no time to waste. The team is both motivated and trained to respond day and night, at a moment's notice. Fortunately, many risk events are not solved by racing against the clock, but because some are, RSI is ready. Whether the project calls for a new risk prevention strategy, a convening of stakeholders, or the development of a technological solution, RSI delivers.
Increasingly, communication is a critical component of a risk response. From the simplest news release to the most complex international campaign or a highly technical communiqué, RSI has the expertise and experience to make a difference. Of note, is RSI's ability to deliver substantive content. Unlike traditional risk communication agencies, RSI's communication experts have the benefit of an in-house scientific team. Using evidence is the foundation of building trust, RSI knows how to gather and use that evidence to advantage.
Understanding
Risk
What does RSI seek to understand about risk, and what tools does it use to do so?
Understanding
What does RSI seek to understand about risk, and what tools does it use to do so?
Understand what?
- Risk factors
- Calculated outcomes
- Best practices
- Basic science
- Global trends
- Stakeholder perspectives
- Alternatives
- Risk goals
Understand using:
- Epidemiology
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Engineering
- Simulation
- Statistics
- Surveillance
- Environmental assessments
- Experimental studies
- Observational studies
- Psychographic profiles
- Trends analysis
- Risk modeling
Managing
Risk
What are the methods and means RSI uses to better manage risk?
Managing
What are the methods and means RSI uses to better manage and help respond to risk?
RSI uses multiple methods to help manage risk:
- Regulatory guidance and guidelines
- Economic leverage strategies
- Advisory services
- Community-based solutions
- Technological solutions
- Risk-based decision making
- Lifecycle analysis
- Real-time risk assessment and analysis
- Stakeholder engagement
- On-site inspections
- Stress testing
- Training
The means to enhance risk management include:
- Alternative assessments
- Socio-economic analyses
- Consideration of uncertainty
- Expert advice
- Consensus strategies
- International collaboration
- Risk management frameworks
- Risk decision principles
- Litigation support
- Emergency response
- Crisis management
Communicating
Risk
What means and multipliers does RSI use to communicate and enhance perception effectively?
Communicating
What means and multipliers does RSI use to communicate and enhance perception effectively?
RSI uses multiple means to enhance risk perception and communication:
- Editors
- Translators
- Design talent
- Production facility
- Perception analysis
- Communications analysis
- Communication strategy development
- Urgent tactical response
- Training
Multipliers help enhance risk communication:
- Engagement platforms
- Local to global campaigns
- Use of both traditional and new media
- Media relations
- Peer and internal relations
Understanding, Managing and Communicating Risk 24/7
Clients seeking ongoing vigilance against risk – beginning with understanding, then managing, and ultimately communicating risk – will benefit from either RSI’s comprehensive or integrated retainer offer.
Understanding, Managing and Communicating Risk 24/7
RSI believes strongly in the added value of building long-term relationships. To this end, RSI has established extended ties with key clients, whereby relevant RSI core services are delivered within the framework agreement of an annual retainer package supplemented, as needed, by individual projects. This annual approach guarantees that RSI is ready-to-respond at a moment’s notice, without the wasted time associated with getting-to-know the client when a project begins.
Combining a retainer with as-needed services is the ultimate form of risk preparedness.