Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Gantt Chart



A gantt chart is a horizontal bar chart which illustrates the project schedule based on a timeline. It shows the duration of every task and also the dependency relationship between the tasks eg: one task must be completed before moving on to the next. But there are also tasks where it can begin before the completion of another or it can be done in parallel, the gantt chart allows the timing of these tasks efficiently. Large projects can be broken down into sub subjects which enables better planning.

Gantt charts are easy to create and allows us to manage our time effectively. We would be able to plan accordingly to the time requirements of each task in which a few tasks could be conducted at the same, saving time. Gantt charts also good in the sense that it provides a visual of our time management, and so we will have something solid to look up in case we do not remember. Gantt charts can be used to show current schedule status of the tasks so we would know the progress of each of the team members and provide them help if required.

Top tips:
- Identify and break down all the tasks and into sub tasks if need be
- Specify clearly what the tasks are 
- Assign tasks to the right team member
- Colour code the tasks of every individual team member to ensure that they don't clash
- Continuously monitor the progress of every team member to make sure that all the tasks are completed according to plan

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