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The basics of a Simple Gantt Chart and the Right Tool to use

Simple gantt charts are visual bar charts that give people a complete idea about the status of the project. A well-executed Gantt chart includes tasks that need to be completed and incorporates that with time. What Simple Gantt Charts Are Gantt charts are tools that project managers use to communicate what needs to be done and when it needs to be done. When things get off track, a simple Gantt chart can be utilized to bring the entire project back on track and get it going to where it needs…read more

PlanHammer’s WBS Software for Project Management

PlanHammer’s WBS Software Project management is a big job. It always seems that something is always changing – there’s this dynamic aspect of it. On the surface, it appears that project managers are the overseers and the taskmasters that only serve to get in the way of getting things done, but when you look under the hood, there is a lot more going on than meets the eye. What Is a WBS Chart? A WBS chart is short for a work breakdown structure, which are generated using any WBS creator….read more

Using a wbs tool effectively

The Importance of using a WBS Tool WBS charts are visual documents that break down every activity in the project to ensure that nothing is skipped over, forgotten or neglected. Projects that are high value can’t afford to be skipping steps. Imagine, just for a minute, the construction of a commercial building. The building plans can span several hundred pages long and are subject to constant editing and reprints. Starting with the project manager of a general contracting company, the building plans are broken up into large sections or chapters….read more

What Is a RACI Chart and How Is It Used?

What Is Chart and How Is It Used? The RACI chart is known as a responsibility chart. Its role in project management is crucial. It is a visual tool that enables project managers to identify key areas, crucial activities, and decision points where areas of uncertainty may exist. Through the effort of project teams, conflicts of interests and differences can be discussed and resolved. RACI charts offer a degree of control to project management members by systematically identifying activities that must be accomplished and decisions that must be made. The…read more

Why You Should Use Risk Registers or a Risk Breakdown Structure on Your Project

Risk management is constantly evolving. Newer technology may have the ability to eliminate some risks, but they present us with new ones. Essentially, we will never be able to fully rid ourselves of risk on any given project. There will always be a risk of spending too much, poor decision making or poor outcomes. Every project carries its own set of risk – sometimes to the tune of millions of dollars. The Importance of a Risk Breakdown Structure The entire point of risk management is to mitigate risks. Since we…read more

GANTT Chart Basics and Strategies to be the best WBS GANTT Chart Creator

Gantt Chart Definition A Gantt chart represents mainly a visual progress chart that can give people an overview of the tasks, start dates and end dates of a project. It is a type of bar chart that provides a visual representation of a to-do list for a project. The chart is named after Henry Gantt, who developed it between 1910 and 1915. It gained widespread acceptability and was considered revolutionary when Henry Gantt was hired by Gen. William Cozier at the start of World War I to help with the…read more

What is a GANTT Chart and How Do GANTT Charts Help Me on My Project?

There are many different kinds of charts used for effective project management within companies around the world. Some of these charts include the Gantt, PERT, WBS GANTT Chart, Pareto, Process Control, and the Work Breakdown Structure charts. Gantt charts, however, are one of the most useful tools in business and project management. Named after Henry Gantt, these charts were essentially designed to get the job done in a timely fashion, under a specified budget. Here we will explore the benefits of the simple Gantt charts and how to make it…read more

Risk Register Basics and High Level Tips For Any Type of Project

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A risk register is a project management tool that allows companies to assess, plan for and mitigate risks. As part of a larger contingency plan, a project risk register is a reference document that allows stakeholders, project managers and team members to be aware of potential risks involved in any given project. Communication is a core project management aspect. In fact, that’s one of the reasons why product managers manage projects – they are good communicators. As a whole, every aspect of a project must be communicated effectively to stakeholders,…read more

How To Create a Work Breakdown Structure

No matter how experienced or skilled you are, any time you tackle a difficult project, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Even the most qualified and well-equipped teams can have a hard time determining where to get started, how to progress through a project, and how to determine whether or not real progress is being made. That’s where creating a work breakdown structure is a must do. In the guide that follows, we will define what a work breakdown structure is, and explain how to create one. In…read more

18 Things You Should Know About a WBS Chart

What Is a WBS Chart? The adage or question applies here – “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer is simple. You eat an elephant one bite at a time. A work breakdown structure chart, or WBS for short, is a visual project management tool. It is a way of taking a large project and visually breaking it down into smaller, more manageable pieces and tasks. I can tell you what a wbs chart isn’t – it isn’t a to-do list. WBS Definition A WBS is a chart…read more