Gantt Charts

GANTT CHARTS

What Is It

A Gantt chart is a management tool to graphically represent schedule, project activities, activity durations (start and end date), the responsible persons, as well as assumptions, contingency plans (if assumptions are not met) and triggers for the actions.

When To Use

Use Gantt charts

For complex risk mitigation strategies and their actions.
To keep track of schedule and status on activities as part of mitigation planning.
To graphically represent items in relation to the "big picture."

Benefits

Gantt Charts

Provide an easy reference of project activities and their status in association with the mitigation effort.
Using different colors, accent reports and presentations.