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.

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.