Overview
Chrono helps you plan, track, and analyze project schedules with tools like wizards, automated metrics, and risk simulations. It’s designed to simplify complex project management tasks using a user-friendly interface.
Initial Setup
1. Download and Open Chrono:
2. Log In:
3. Understand the Chrono Tab:
What is an IMS?
An IMS is a comprehensive project schedule that outlinestasks, durations, dependencies, and resources. Chrono helps you create an IMSready for risk analysis and EVM.
Steps to Create an EVM-Ready IMS
1. Use the Reference Template
2. Set 3-Point Estimates for Risky Tasks:
3. Define Task Relationships:
4. Validate the IMS:
5. Add Cost Data:
What is an SRA?
SRA uses Monte Carlo simulations to predict schedule risksand estimate completion dates with confidence levels.
Running an SRA
1. Prepare the IMS:
2. Run the Simulation:
3. Interpret Results:
4. Update After Changes:
What is an EVM?
EVM tracks project performance by comparing planned work(Planned Value), completed work (Earned Value), and actual costs.
Key EVM Metrics
Steps to Perform EVM
1. Set Up EVM
2. Track Progress:
3. Review Metrics:
Updating the Schedule
1. Use the Project Progress Update Wizard:
2. Preview and Publish
Re-Baselining the Schedule
1. When to Re-Baseline:
2. Steps to Re-Baseline:
Chrono, powered by RTC Monte Carlo X, offers:
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Chrono Core Features
ChronoDASH Features
Benefits for Users
A. Project Setup
1. Start a New Project
2. Design the Schedule
3. Validate the IMS
B. Risk Analysis and Baselines
4. Run Schedule Risk Analysis
5. Set Baselines
C. Project Execution and Monitoring
6. Update Progress
7. Re-baseline as Needed
8. Monitor KPIs
D. Review and Reporting
9. Share Results
10. Continuous Improvement
Seamlessly integrates Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), Earned Value Management (EVM), and Cost Risk Analysis (CRA) to proactively identify and mitigate risks, enhancing project resilience.
Wizard Name
Purpose
When to Use
RTConfidence provides advanced Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools designed to help organizations improve delivery outcomes, manage risk, and enhance visibility across projects. Our solutions include Chrono, ChronoDASH, and AgileDASH, — each tailored to different aspects of scheduling, risk analytics, and portfolio oversight.
ChronoDASH uniquely combines risk-based analytics, real-time visibility, and low-codecustomization into a single dashboard. It’s built to identify schedule and costrisks early, support executive reporting on demand, and enable organizations tomanage portfolios with clarity and confidence.
RTConfidence solutions are cloud-based SaaS platforms,offering secure, scalable access from anywhere. On-premises options may beavailable upon request for specific enterprise needs.
Yes. Our tools integrateseamlessly with Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, and otherindustry-standard IMS (Integrated Master Schedule) tools, allowing you to workwithin your preferred scheduling environment.
Our solutions are ideal forindustries with complex project portfolios and strict delivery requirements,such as aerospace and defense, energy, construction, government, andlarge-scale manufacturing.
Risk-Adjusted Scheduling(RAS) integrates probability-based analysis into your project schedules,enabling early identification of vulnerabilities and data-driven scenarioplanning. This capability enhances schedule reliability and provides leaderswith actionable insights for proactive decision-making.
ChronoDASH automates Earned Value Management by embedding cost, schedule, and performancemetrics directly into the project dashboard. It provides executives with areal-time view of cost efficiency and project progress, helping organizationsmaintain control over both scope and budget.
Yes. RTConfidence solutionsoffer full support for complex portfolio hierarchies, allowing teams to managesub-portfolios and roll them into master schedules. This provides programleaders and PMOs with a consolidated, risk-aware view of enterprise-wideperformance.
Absolutely. Our toolsintegrate Monte Carlo simulation and other proven methodologies to conductrobust Schedule and Cost Risk Assessments. These insights support projectsteering decisions and enhance the organization’s ability to meet deliverycommitments.
With our Risk-AdjustedAgile Framework (RAAF), RTConfidence enables teams to apply risk-based thinkingto agile execution. This hybrid capability allows organizations to maintainagility while managing portfolio-level risk, compliance, and scheduleintegrity.
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RTConfidence provides a suite of dynamic, interactivedashboards and automated reports designed for both project teams and executivestakeholders. These include performance trends, earned value metrics, schedulevariance, risk exposure, and predictive forecasts — all accessible inreal-time.
Yes. ChronoDASH delivers real-time visibilityinto the health of individual projects and entire portfolios. Key indicatorsare automatically updated based on actual schedule and cost performance,enabling timely, informed oversight at every level.
Our platform eliminates the need for manual dataconsolidation by automatically generating executive-ready reports. Thesereports synthesize cost, schedule, and risk data into concise, visuallycompelling summaries tailored for strategic decision-makers.
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RTConfidence solutions arebuilt on secure, cloud-based architecture with enterprise-grade encryption,secure user authentication, and data integrity controls. We follow industrybest practices to protect sensitive project data and ensure compliance with ITgovernance standards.
Yes. Our platform featuresrobust role-based access controls (RBAC), allowing you to define userpermissions at the portfolio, program, or project level. This ensures thatstakeholders see only what’s relevant to them, while maintaining centralizedoversight.
We treat project and costdata with the highest degree of confidentiality. Data is encrypted in transitand at rest, and access is tightly managed through configurable permissions.This ensures secure collaboration across teams and departments without compromisingcompliance or control.
Yes. RTConfidence seamlessly integrates with leadingproject management tools such as Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera P6, andothers. This ensures continuity across your current workflows while enhancingyour capabilities with advanced risk and portfolio intelligence.
Absolutely. Our platform isdesigned with flexibility in mind. You can tailor workflows, dashboards, KPIs,and reporting structures to align with your organization's governancestandards, compliance needs, and management methodologies.
Yes. RTConfidence supportsAPI access and data exports that allow integration with tools like Power BI andTableau. This enables your analytics teams to incorporate PPM insights intobroader enterprise intelligence environments.
Our implementation approachis streamlined, collaborative, and scalable. We begin with a discovery phase toalign with your organizational needs, followed by configuration, integration,and training. Most clients are up and running within weeks, with minimaldisruption to existing operations.
Yes. RTConfidence offers comprehensive training for usersat all levels — from project managers to executives. This includes liveworkshops, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure rapid adoption andlong-term success.
We provide responsive,expert-led customer support, including onboarding assistance, technicaltroubleshooting, and best-practice guidance. Dedicated support packages areavailable for enterprise clients to ensure continued alignment with yourevolving portfolio needs.
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RTConfidence offers flexible pricing based onorganizational size, number of users, and solution scope. We provide bothsubscription-based and enterprise licensing options to support scalability andbudget alignment.
Yes. We offer modular packages that allow you to start withcore capabilities and expand as your needs grow. Solutions can be tailoredaround specific functions — such as schedule risk analysis, earned valuemanagement, or enterprise reporting — ensuring you only pay for what you need.
We offer personalized demos and limited pilot engagements to help your team evaluate the platform in areal-world context. These sessions are designed to showcase value, assess fit,and align the solution with your strategic objectives.
