Plug in your current plan, spin up what-if scenarios in minutes, and keep your team in the tools they already use
Import from spreadsheets or existing systems, branch safely, compare options, and move decisions forward without ripping out your PM stack.
Built for serious planning environments
We’ve worked closely with PMOs and teams operating under real constraints to build and perfect tools like this.
Deployable to
Designed to plug in fast and stay out of the way.
Teams already have planning tools and data. Drop in what you already have, generate clean branches, and compare decisions with minimal overhead.
Importing kept simple
Drag the Spreadsheet into the Scenario Exploration Tool
A lightweight scenario layer that fits your existing workflow
Start from the tools your team already trusts, branch options in a controlled space, and compare outcomes side by side. You get decision clarity without forcing everyone into a brand-new process.
Integrate quickly
Import current projects and assumptions from existing spreadsheets and systems in a few steps.
Explore without disruption
Create scenario branches and test pricing, staffing, timing, and scope without disturbing the live plan.
Decide, then move on
Keep the reasoning tied to each scenario, align quickly, and carry the chosen path back into normal execution.
What teams get out of it
The win is not another planning dashboard. It is faster, more defensible decisions with less process overhead.
Early results
“Cut scenario analysis from days to hours”
“Compared 4 funding / staffing options in one review”
“Reduced spreadsheet handoffs across PMO and leadership”
Where it fits first
Program margin planning
Test pricing, staffing, and schedule assumptions before committing.
Proposal / option analysis
Compare execution paths and expected financial impact before you bid or re-baseline.
PMO scenario reviews
Give leadership side-by-side options instead of one static plan.
Defense / government project environments
Useful where accountability, documentation, and tradeoff visibility matter.
How it works (without adding tool fatigue)
Bring in what you already have
Start from your current spreadsheet or project data rather than rebuilding the plan from scratch.
Auto-map into scenario branches
Generate clean alternatives from the baseline in a way that mirrors the Toybox drag-and-drop model.
Adjust only what matters
Change assumptions like staffing, scope, rates, timing, dependencies, or constraints in focused edits.
Compare side by side
See margin, schedule, and execution tradeoffs clearly so teams can align faster.
Push the decision back into execution
Keep the decision trail, then move the selected path forward in your existing operating rhythm.
Why Polyad
We build decision-support systems for organizations operating in complex environments. This product comes from real work in planning, coordination, and operational software — not from trying to force a generic task manager into high-stakes scenarios.
Questions teams usually ask
Is this only for defense?
No. It is strongest anywhere project tradeoffs matter, but it is especially well suited to defense and government-adjacent environments.
Do we need to replace our PM stack?
No. The product is designed as a scenario layer on top of your existing stack, so teams can adopt it without a full platform migration.
Can we use this with live project data?
Yes. We can connect to your live data sources or start from structured exports, then expand integration depth over time.
Is this a planning tool or a portfolio tool?
Both. We lead with project and program branching first, and expand from there.
Will this create more work for PMs?
The goal is the opposite. Teams spend less time wrangling spreadsheet versions and more time evaluating tradeoffs in one shared view.
Can you run a pilot on one portfolio or one program team?
Yes.
See how your current project plan changes under real assumptions
We’ll walk through a live scenario using a sample program or one of your own.
