What is a Gantt Chart? A type of chart that shows the Work
Breakdown Structure (WBS) in terms of the start and finish dates of
its components, activities and sub-activities.
Brief history of the Gantt Chart developed by Henry Gantt first
major use was during the First World War started as a simple
scheduling tool today has many more complex but powerful versions
(ex. Gantt Excel, MS Project)
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Why Use Gantt Chart? Can show the relationships between
components and activities which activities to do first so that the
next can be started which activities can be done at the same
time
Uses of the Gantt Chart? Can show current schedule status (what
has been completed as of today) Can be used to plan strategies to
meet expected outputs
How to prepare a Gantt Chart?1. Refer back to the WBS in outline
form. 2. Add columns to contain the time elements (ex, days, weeks,
months, years)3. Mark the time schedule when you plan to begin and
end an activity
How to prepare a Gantt Chart? Tip: Imagine that you are already
implementing your project. What specific activities will you do
when?
