The other element that project in the form of Gantt chart is the ability to represent dependencies between different tasks. Most modern software automatically move Gantt on tasks related units if it is late. This can lead to a project manager, a good understanding of the nature of the impact will delay the project.

So why do some people have said to use it against a strong resistance? A major criticism is that it is a cumbersome way to the activity that is too detailed-level management is the practice schedule. Although there is an element of truth there. For potentially hundreds of individual tasks to control the level of a minute is difficult even for experienced project managers. In particular, since project managers are usually busy, which is not necessarily sitting at his desk all day reading lists.

In addition, if maintained in the premises, receives only half the picture. Yes, you can download the software say that everything went well, 5 days. Great. What we give you an idea of how these tasks do not spend 5 days later because of other problems they are facing. For example, some devices in the week are available.

Conclusion

If you work in a practical sense, it seems clear that a Gantt chart is not a complete picture. However, it has its uses. The answer? Are you not to rely on, but use it in conjunction with other monitoring and control of a project. Make sure that behind every budget item in a Gantt chart, you have the whole picture. They know what problems each year in May there also make sure to effectively manage the team and do not work after a row in a table, but the performance of the subject contained in the work.