The Psychology of Quality and More

A Toolbook for Quality Improvement and Problem Solving (contents)

Gantt Chart

The Quality Toolbook > Gantt Chart

When to use it | How to understand it | Example | How to do it | Practical variations

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Gantt Charts are used to show the actual time to spend in tasks.

• When to use it: Situations when it is useful.
• How to understand it : Details of how it works.
• Examples : Some examples of usage.
• How to do it : Step-by-step instructions on using it.
• Practical variations : Variants and variation.

Notes

The Gantt Chart is named after its originator, Henry L. Gantt. Gantt Charts can be produced on a computer, using such as Microsoft Project.. This is particularly useful where repeated calculation of an Activity Network and subsequent leveling is to be done. Powerpoint or Excel can be used for for simple ones.