The research behind the development of the R@W Scale was informed by over 25 years in coaching and consulting work. At one end of the spectrum this involved analysing the practices that resilient individuals employ. At the other end it was examining what was missing when individuals were struggling with their job or work environment. This extensive practitioner experience was combined with the peer-reviewed literature on resilience to research and develop the R@W Scale using best practice methodology and statistical analysis.

Since its publication the scale has been used extensively in international academic research into workplace resilience.