NOLS Risk Services
Risk Management Consulting Services
Consulting Support
How Can We Help?
NOLS Risk Consulting Services offers guidance to organizations seeking to proactively manage risk in their outdoor programs.
Is your organization seeking external perspective on its programming or in need of advice on specific issues like staff training or emergency planning?
Read on to learn how we can support your program.
Risk management services
Our Services
Program Review
We explore your program by reviewing written materials and talking with staff, participants, and/or other stakeholders. You will receive a professional assessment of your risk management strengths along with recommendations for improvement.
Plan Development
We work with you to develop custom emergency plans, field practices, or other plans that help you manage the risks facing your program.
Other Consultation
Are you looking for advice on a specific issue, seeking an external perspective on your emergency response plan, redesigning your staff training, or something else? Let us know how we can support your program.
“I enthusiastically recommend the NOLS external review process. Program assessment is critical in any organization, and obtaining outside perspective from highly qualified risk management professionals is an essential element. The NOLS review team was easy to work with, thorough, and insightful. The feedback we received was constructive and progress-oriented, with clear and actionable recommendations. I’m certain we are a stronger program for having gone through the review process.”
Derek Doucet
Middlebury College Outdoor Programs
Process
The Review Process
1
Design
Speak with us to identify the focal points for your consult.
2
Preparation
We analyze your written materials while you prepare for the exploration phase by scheduling site visits and/or meetings with appropriate stakeholders.
3
Exploration
We speak with your staff or participants to develop recommendations or custom plans that preserve the core nature of your program.
4
Final Report or Plan Development
We develop your final report, providing concrete observations and recommendations, or develop your custom plans.
5
Post-Review Consultation
We help you implement our recommendations, or integrate new plans into your existing program.
Risk Services in the Blog
Cultivating a Risk Management Culture in Outdoor Organizations: The Importance of Sound Incident Reporting
Enhance your outdoor organization’s risk culture with NOLS. Learn the importance of sound incident reporting and effective risk management processes for safer, enriching adventures.
Consultation with NOLS Risk Services: A 5-Step Risk Management Review
Check out our 5-step process to performing a thorough risk management review tailored to your organization.
Risk Management Tips from NOLS Professional Training
Risk Management Tips from NOLS Professional Training
