1. GANTT Charts

2. What is a GANTT chart? A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule. Gantt charts illustrate the start and finish dates of the terminal elements and summary elements of a project. Terminal elements and summary elements comprise the work breakdown structure of the project.

3. What is a GANTT chart? A graphical representation of the tasks and resources needed to complete a job or project; may show ranges of possible start and end dates and the relationships between tasks; used to pinpoint bottlenecks and assign priorities

4. Why “GANTT”? Henry Laurence Gantt, (1861 - 1919) was an American mechanical engineer and management consultant who is most famous for developing the Gantt chart in the 1910s.

5. What should be included? A list of project stages Milestone markers Like CAD, start with the end in mind Can stages overlap each other? Plan for the future and opportunities to develop the project. Colours Achievement/Completion

6. GANTT chart format

7. Software What software can we use for producing GANTT charts? MS Excel, MS Office Project Downloads

12. PERT Charts P Programme E Evaluation R Review T Techniques

16. Activity In groups of 3, list some of the important phases of your project that need to be set and monitored using a GANTT chart. Also discuss the level of detail that needs to be included. Agree on a strategy for monitoring milestones and keeping the project on target against the original plan. Report back to the group on your findings.