The PR6 model explained: the 6 domains of resilience

For many organisations, resilience stays something hard to pin down. You can sense who copes well and who struggles, but getting a real handle on it is tricky. The PR6 model makes it more concrete by splitting resilience into six domains you can actually measure. Below we walk through each one and show how together they form the basis of our approach.

What is the PR6 model?

PR6 stands for Predictive 6 Factor Resilience. It is a framework that breaks resilience down into six domains, and the value lies in that breakdown. Instead of one vague resilience score, you get a clear view of where a person or a team is strong and where there is still room to grow.

When those six domains are reasonably in balance, people cope noticeably better with pressure, uncertainty and change. Below we look at each one in turn.

The six domains

Vision

Vision is about direction and meaning. It is the ability to know what you stand for and what you are working towards, even when things go against you. Someone with a strong sense of vision has something to hold on to in difficult moments.

Composure

This is about regulating emotions and staying calm in tough situations. People who are strong here can keep thinking clearly under pressure and do what needs doing, without being overwhelmed by what is happening around them.

Problem-solving

Here it comes down to planning, adapting and finding solutions when something changes or goes wrong. People with strong problem-solving skills keep moving, even when a situation is complicated or unclear.

Health

Resilience rests on a physical and mental foundation: enough sleep, exercise and good nutrition. Without that foundation, no one keeps going over the long term, however motivated they may be.

Tenacity

Tenacity is persevering with a realistic outlook. It is the combination of staying the course and staying flexible: keep trying, but without stubbornly clinging to something that clearly isn’t working.

Collaboration

Finally there is collaboration, finding support and trust in your relationships and network. Being able to connect, daring to ask for help and supporting others is one of the strongest protective factors when things get hard.

From model to focused development

A model is only worth something once you put it to use. That is why we translate PR6 into a baseline measurement. The Resilience Scan maps where employees stand on each domain and ties concrete development points to it. From that measurement, the ADAPT learning modules work in a targeted way on the domains that need attention.

This way, resilience stops being a matter of gut feeling and becomes a well-founded programme you can repeat and track.

Just getting started with this topic? Then begin with the basics: what is resilience at work?

Frequently asked questions

What does PR6 stand for?

PR6 stands for Predictive 6 Factor Resilience. The model explains and predicts resilience through six domains: vision, composure, problem-solving, health, tenacity and collaboration.

Why six domains and not a single score?

A single overall score hides where the gains are. By breaking resilience down, you can see which areas are already strong and which need attention, so you can develop people in a focused way.