Ballot
Risk and Control Self-Assessment Software

The Resolver*Ballot ® is a polling and analysis software tool that can be used with any number of respondents, each of whom are given a wireless, hand-held, numeric keypad.The facilitator or chair of the meeting designs a list of up to 200 ideas, risks or questions — either in advance or "on the fly" — and respondents use the keypads to anonymously vote their responses to each question. The results are displayed for all to see instantly in a bar graph reflecting the frequency distribution. A variety of graphic and statistical analysis can be completed on-the-spot to enable groups to better understand the meaning of their responses.

Overview

Typically in RCSA workshops, 20 to 30 unique risks are entered into the software either through a live brainstorming session or from a pre-existing list. These risk statements are then voted upon based on three customizable criteria:

- Impact
- Probability
- Level of Control

Evaluating risks in this manner enables participants the opportunity to have a focused discussion, share opinions, review facts and arrive at a clearer definition and understanding of the risks — ones that are shared by all.Following evaluation, the prioritized risks are automatically compiled and displayed in one of several graphical forms. Generally an x-y chart of the three criteria is used. The risk map allows for further discussion, analysis and ultimately action planning.

How it is used in Practice

- Presents the group with a five-stage process for decision-making, idea generation, evaluation and discussion, idea refinement, analysis of results and action planning.

- Enables small to very large groups to raise issues, create and evaluate ideas, share assessments and analyze group opinions in real-time.

- Allows participants to comment or elaborate on the results of their responses as they see them instantaneously displayed. This permits much richer qualitative information to be included in the discussion and analysis.

- Prints reports outlining the findings of your meeting session so analysis can occur after the fact.