Gantt Chart vs. PERT Chart vs. Network Diagram: Whats the Difference?
Summary
Diagrams help you manage the triple constraint of time, cost and scope, which are the forces that exert their rule over every project. Tasks are listed on the left side in a traditional spreadsheet fashion, but the timeline to the right offers a quick and easy way to understand the project schedule in its totality. PERT stands for Program Evaluation Review Technique, and refers to the method of using a graphic to plot the tasks that must be done to complete a project. Because it assists with calculating the critical path, you can also know what the early or late starts are for your tasks, which helps you predict how likely it is that you’ll get to end the project earlier. Online Gantt charts control tasks, kanban boards visualize workflow and dashboards track progress.