Our Blueprint
frc environmental - Our 'blueprint'
 
What defines frc environmental: who we are, what we do and how we do it?
What sets us apart, and what are our common goals?
 
 
 
 
Who are we, who are our clients, what do we do, and why do we do it?
     
What do we do?   We undertake rigorous science-based assessments of the aquatic environment; and provide related, substantial advice.
What are the benefits of our operation and approach?   We provide a basis for sound management decisions.
  We do so in a manner that is of value to our clients.
Who do we serve?   All 3 levels of government, industry, conservation interests and ultimately the community
What is our driving motivation?   frc environmental provides an opportunity for us as individuals, collectively, and on behalf of our clients, to use science to influence the management of the aquatic environment.
         
Five attributes that define frc environmental:
     
We act in a highly professional manner   We treat each other, our clients and our colleagues with respect and consideration.
  We keep our promises.
    Our communication and reporting is of an industry-leading standard.
    Our dress, presentation and behaviour reflects our professionalism.
    We respect confidentiality.
     
We seek challenges   We strive for ongoing improvement in the service we provide.
    We look to develop improved methodologies.
    We're committed to improving our individual and collective skills.
    We enjoy challenging studies: physically, geographically, culturally and intellectually.
     
We deliver value   We deliver value through:
   
  • listening to the client's interests.
  • providing a considered and if appropriate, negotiated response
  • providing a service that is focused, appropriately resourced, co-ordinated, and timely.
  • looking beyond the brief, to identify potentially critical synergies, linkages and consequences
  • accurate and objective results in a timely manner.
  • interpretation of results based on both 20 years of scientific experience, and a team based approach that allows us to draw on a breadth of experience.
  • explaining, in clear language, and using a variety of media, the implications and consequences of the results of any investigation.
  • reporting in a manner that reflects creditably upon the client.
     
We provide a supportive environment   We work as a team to achieve common goals.
  We respect the individual, and acknowledge individuality within the framework of the team.
    We actively support meaningful professional development.
    We provide a meaningful return on 'investment'.
     
We seek to influence environmental outcomes   We value and act to enhance and protect our credibility
  We are objective.
    Our studies are rigorous and defensible.
    Our studies are applied - we effectively communicate the meaning and significance of our results.
    We seek to be involved at a 'strategic' level.