Before actionDecision Readiness Review
Supports institutions preparing to fund, adopt, scale, redesign or discontinue a policy, programme, innovation or decision tool.
Why it matters and who it is forImportant decisions are often advanced before evidence, responsibilities, affected interests and implementation conditions are sufficiently aligned. This service is for public agencies, health and public-service organizations, funders, municipalities, civil-society organizations and governance bodies preparing to make or authorize an important decision.
Evidence and contextEvidence Fitness Review
Examines whether available research, data and other forms of knowledge are appropriate for a particular decision, population and real-world setting.
Why it matters and who it is forEvidence can be scientifically credible without being suitable for a specific use. This service is for policy and programme teams, research and evidence units, funders, innovation leaders and organizations deciding whether existing evidence provides a responsible basis for action.
Whole-system viewDecision-System Diagnostic
Examines the institutional system connecting evidence, human judgment, authority, participation, implementation, oversight and accountability.
Why it matters and who it is forDecision failures can arise from weaknesses in the surrounding system rather than from evidence alone. This service is for institutional leaders, governance committees, cross-sector decision bodies, public agencies and mission-driven organizations seeking to strengthen how important decisions are made.
AI and automationMeaningful Human Oversight Review
Supports institutions using AI, automated systems or other decision tools where human judgment and institutional responsibility must be preserved.
Why it matters and who it is forPlacing a person “in the loop” does not guarantee informed oversight, genuine authority or accountability. This service is for executive teams, public agencies, technology and innovation leads, procurement teams, oversight bodies and professionals responsible for AI-informed decisions.
After implementationLearning and Correction Review
Supports institutions examining how a policy, programme, innovation or decision tool is operating after implementation.
Why it matters and who it is forDecisions should remain responsive to consequences, emerging evidence, frontline experience and affected knowledge. This service is for programme owners, implementation teams, funders, institutional leaders and oversight bodies responsible for reviewing performance and deciding whether change is needed.
Collaborative inquiryApplied Research and Methods Partnership
Works with institutions on applied research, evidence synthesis, evaluation and practical decision-support resources.
Why it matters and who it is forComplex decisions often require research designed around a defined institutional, policy or community context. This service is for public agencies, universities, research and innovation organizations, funders, civil-society organizations and community-led institutions seeking a collaborative research or methods partner.
