Tempus – The Time Bandit Tutorial: Navigating Reports & Dashboards for SRA
This tutorial by PRC Software’s Andrew Wickland showcases how to perform a Monte Carlo schedule risk analysis using the Tempus The Time Bandit tool. It covers the entire workflow—from importing a schedule and setting up uncertainty and risk registers, to running simulations and generating detailed charts and milestone reports. The video emphasizes actionable insights through visuals like tornado charts and scatter plots, helping users identify and mitigate critical risks. It’s a hands-on guide for project managers aiming to enhance schedule reliability with minimal effort
1. Pre-Simulation Setup
- Schedule import
- Network logic testing
- Reviewing the Gantt chart
- Creating an Uncertainty Register for activity variability
- Creating a Risk Register for potential events
2. Running the Simulation
The simulation is executed by selecting a probability level (e.g., P85) and generating real-time data for schedule analysis.
3. Dashboard and Charts Overview
Interactive visuals such as:
- Milestone Reports
- Cumulative Curves
- Histograms
- Tornado Charts
- Scatter Plots
These compare schedules with uncertainty only vs. uncertainty + risks.
4. Insights from Charts
- The Tornado Chart highlights top risk drivers.
- Scatter Plots show correlation between task durations and project completion.
- Clear identification of critical risks (e.g., “Funding Delay”) that impact overall timeline.
5. Milestone-Specific Reporting
Users can choose which milestones to analyze and instantly generate detailed reports in Word, PowerPoint, PDF, or ZIP formats.
6. Ease of Use and Export Options
Reports and dashboards are user-friendly and exportable with one click, making data presentation quick and professional.
7. Conclusion
Building a strong risk model enables efficient and insightful reporting, allowing users to identify delay drivers and plan mitigations effectively.