What is a Gantt Chart

Gantt Chart Applications

Gantt Chart Example

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 What is a Gantt Chart ?

• A visual representation of a project over time

• Shows start, end, and specific target dates called “milestones

• A Gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart that shows intervention

activities and tasks in sequential order where bars represent the
time estimates

• The vertical axis lists all the tasks to be performed for a project
 Gantt Chart Fundamentals
• Separate tasks are listed in vertical rows
• Time spans horizontally along the top
• Each task is represented by a bar along the
time horizon
 Features of Gantt Charts
• Easy to create
– Freehand Gantt charts
– Microsoft Excel
– Microsoft Project
– SmartDraw, Primavera, and other programs.
• Easy to modify and adjust
• Simple to understand
 Benefits of Gantt Charts
• Efficiency Increase
– Project tracking
– Set deadlines
• Communication Increase
• Coordination Increase
• Provides motivation through scheduling
• Encourages creativity