The use of Gantt chart in project management
A Gant chart is a graphical representation of a project, which have been developed and named after Henry Laurence Gantt (1861-1919), American engineer. In a complex project, it may be an advantage to illustrate the schedule of the project elements as a function of time. This will help the managers to understand task relationships and they will be able to look farther ahead to ensure that everything is going as planned. In the beginning of a project the project plan has to be made, when the managers uses a Gantt chart it help them to break down the structure of the project, which later, when the chart is made, will help the managers to see the critical path. Then the critical path or paths are located the managers can put in important deadlines or milestones.
This article will shortly describe what a Gantt chart is and how to create one; furthermore, the focus will be on how to use the Gantt chart in the project, and the challenges there could be. In the end, the article will describe some of the benefits and limitations there are when using a Gantt chart in project management.
Contents |
Big idea
What is a Gantt chart
Short history
Application
How to make a Gantt chart
How to use a Gantt chart
Limitations
The challenges of using a Gantt chart
Advantages and disadvantages
