Gantt chart 101

There comes a day in the life of a project management professional or anyone doing project work when you come across the widely known and used Gantt chart. That’s the moment when you need to figure out not only what it is but also the best way to create and use one for your project. Now it’s your turn to gain a better understanding of this powerful project management tool … [Read more...] about Gantt chart 101: Everything you should know about Gantt charts

A must-have in the project management essentials toolkit, the Gantt chart is a bar chart that allows you to organize and keep track of project phases, tasks, and milestones and get a complete overview of your project’s schedule at a glance. What we love most about Gantt charts is their easy-to-follow format, which makes it a breeze to present regular progress updates to … [Read more...] about Gantt chart 101 – Part 5: What makes the Gantt chart different from other project management charts?

The key to delivering successful projects on time and under budget is knowing when to use Gantt charts and when it’s better to opt for another project management tool. If you want to display project tasks against a timeline and get a quick view of how your project unfolds from start to finish with every milestone and deadline in between, the Gantt chart is your best … [Read more...] about Gant chart 101 – Part 4: When to use a Gantt chart (and when not to)

Henry Gantt’s invention, the Gantt chart, together with the rapid technological advancement of the 21st century, brought about a much-needed revolution in the world of project management. So it’s no wonder that now it’s hard to imagine project management in a world without Gantt charts, where we don’t have this powerful visual tool to help us plan and schedule project tasks, … [Read more...] about Gantt chart 101 – Part 3: What to include in a Gantt chart