The Risk Analysis Process (Risk)

Acumen Risk is an advanced risk analysis tool for managing both cost and schedule risk exposure within a project (or multiple projects).

Acumen Risk uses a Monte Carlo simulation engine, and an integrated project risk register, together with risk approaches such as Uncertainty Factors and Risk Contribution reporting.

Process
1. Import Schedule or Cost Data	On the S1 // Projects tab, use the Get External Data From group to link to a single project or multiple projects.
2. Apply Uncertainty	Use the Duration Uncertainty sliders on the S3 // Risk tab to apply duration or cost uncertainty to a single activity or groups of activities. Move the slider left (more conservative) or right (more aggressive) at any hierarchical level. The assignments automatically cascade down to any children.
3. Add Risk Events	Click the matrix icon to the right of the uncertainty sliders to add a new risk event. The event is mapped automatically to the selected activity or group of activities.
4. Run Risk Analysis	When you're satisfied with your risk and uncertainty loading, on the S3 // Risk tab, in the Analysis group, click the Run Risk Analysis down-arrow to select the risk analysis/scenario that you want to run.
5. View the Risk Exposure Chart	After running the risk analysis, your results are displayed in a histogram in the right panel. Right-click on any confidence level to view contingency. View probabilistic dates in the histogram and chart.
6. View the Risk Drivers Chart	On the S3 // Risks tab, in the View group, click Right Panel » Risk Drivers to view schedule and cost risk drivers. Using the Acumen Risk Contribution Factor, find out how much impact activities and risk events have on any given milestone or group of activities.