ABOUT GANTT CHARTS

A Gantt chart is a graphical representation of the duration of tasks against the progression of time.

A Gantt chart is a useful tool for planning and scheduling projects.

A Gantt chart is helpful when monitoring a project's progress.

Learn more.  Evolution of the Gantt chart.

 
 

  Use a Gantt chart to plan how long a project should take. 

A Gantt chart lays out the order in which the tasks need to be carried out.

Early Gantt charts did not show dependencies between tasks but modern Gantt chart software provides this capability. 

  A Gantt chart lets you see immediately what should have been achieved at any point in time.

A Gantt chart lets you see how remedial action may bring the project back on course.

Most Gantt charts include "milestones" which are technically not available on Gantt charts.  However, for representing deadlines and other significant events, it is very useful to include this feature on a Gantt chart.

 

Henry Laurence Gantt, an American mechanical engineer, is credited with the invention of the Gantt chart.

 

 

 

 

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