An RSI Managing Risk method
Systems mapping
Systems mapping is one of the methods used by Risk Sciences International to better manage risk.
Broadly
Systems mapping visualizes the interconnections, feedback loops, and influence pathways within complex systems. It helps identify leverage points, bottlenecks, and unintended consequences of interventions. In risk management, systems maps clarify how risks propagate and how interventions interact. Challenges include capturing complexity without confusion and securing stakeholder consensus on system structure.
More specifically
RSI uses systems mapping to support integrated risk strategies, particularly in multi-sectoral or cross-jurisdictional contexts. Its approach combines expert elicitation, participatory design, and software tools to create clear, actionable maps. RSI ensures maps serve as living tools for analysis, communication, and decision support.