"Time equals life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life." - Alan Lakein
What is a Gantt Chart?
A Gantt Chart is analogous to a horizontal bar chart. The x axis is a timeline upon which bars representing specific tasks are layered and linked. It is a visual method of representing any particular project or work schedule.
Why should we use them?
We should use them because they are a great organisational tool. In addition, because it is a time management tool, it allows for 1) multitasking, 2) optimal use of time and 3) efficient management of resources.
Tips For Using Gantt Charts
1. Distribute workload of the group evenly
2. Colour code tasks to signify different people
3. Keep the chart simple and easy to understand,
4. Limit the tasks to less than 30 activities for greater reliability
5. Allow slack in the time schedule for unforeseen events
6. Those who have completed their task should be encouraged to refer to the chart and
assist those who have incomplete tasks
assist those who have incomplete tasks
"The common man is not concerned about the passage of time, the man of talent is driven by it" - Shoppenhauer
Any man who uses a Gantt chart well can go far in business.
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