The Gantt Chart is a commonly used term in the workplace. The problem

is that not all of us know what it means and how it can improve

project planning. At first sight, Gantt charts may seem intimidating,

but they aren't as complicated as you might think.



This article will explain what the Gantt chart stands for, its basic

elements, how it works, and why you should use them instead of other

project management tools.



WHAT IS A GANTT CHART USED FOR?



A Gantt chart is a stacked bar chart designed to show a project's

timeline, including its tasks. This way, your team can visualize the

project schedule, upcoming milestones, and a general project timeline.

A Gantt chart is used for project planning, showing what's scheduled

to be done on specific days.



With the help of this tool, team members and project managers can view

start and end dates, along with milestones of the project schedule.

The Gantt charts may include several horizontal bars, each

representing a task, while its length shows ...