Overview #
Smart Risk Sheets is designed to make risk management simple and visual. Understanding the interface will help you work efficiently, update data quickly, and get meaningful insights from your risk information.
1. Sheets & Tabs #
Each workbook contains multiple sheets (tabs) for different risk management modules:
| Sheet Name | Purpose | Screenshot Placeholder |
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| Risk Assessment | Add and manage risks | ![Insert Risk Assessment Tab Screenshot] |
| Rating | Review risk scores and impact levels | ![Insert Rating Tab Screenshot] |
| Dashboard | Visual summary of KPIs, heatmaps, and trends | ![Insert Dashboard Screenshot] |
| Vendor Risk | Manage supplier-related risks | ![Insert Vendor Risk Tab Screenshot] |
| Audit Checklist | Track audits and compliance checks | ![Insert Audit Checklist Tab Screenshot] |
Tip: Click a tab at the bottom to switch between sheets quickly #
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2. Menus & Toolbars #
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Top Menu: Access standard commands (File, Edit) and Smart Risk Sheets tools:
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Add Vendor
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Generate Dashboard
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Export Reports
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Contextual Menus: Right-click cells to format, sort, or filter data.
Screenshot Placeholder: ![Insert Menus and Toolbar Screenshot]
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3. Dashboards #
Dashboards provide a visual summary of your risk data:
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Risk Matrix Heatmap: Quickly identify high-risk areas.
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KPIs & Charts: Monitor trends, risk exposure, and mitigation actions.
Note: Dashboards update automatically when the underlying data changes.
Screenshot Placeholder: ![Insert Dashboard Screenshot]
4. Navigation Tips #
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Freeze headers for easier scrolling.
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Use filters to find risks by category, owner, or severity.
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Hyperlinks & buttons can take you directly to related sheets or forms.
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Keyboard shortcuts:
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Ctrl + F (Windows) / Cmd + F (Mac) – Find specific entries.
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Screenshot Placeholder: ![Insert Filters and Navigation Screenshot]
5. Best Practices #
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Color-code rows by risk level or status.
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Hide unused columns or sheets to reduce clutter.
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Regularly update dashboards to reflect the latest risk data.
Next Steps:
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[Setting Up Your First Risk Sheet] – Start adding risks efficiently.
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[Using the Risk Matrix Effectively] – Learn how to interpret heatmaps.
