1f Gantt Chart and CPA

1f Gantt Chart and CPA

1. Gantt Chart

   • Chart showing tasks as blocks with the length of the block representing the duration of the task
   • Dependencies (tasks with must take place before another can be started) are represented by arrows

2. Critical Path Analysis

   • Critical Path: The tasks depending on each other that determine the shortest time the project can be completed.
     • A delay in any task on the critical path creates a delay in the overall project time
   • CPA diagrams have labelled arrows representing tasks with the numbers representing duration.
     • Each task goes to and from a milestone, (multiple tasks can go to and from the same milestone)
   • Note: When drawing CPA diagrams it is best to work from the final task and add dependencies.

3. Used to help plan and manage a project

4. Focus on timescales as well as dependencies of tasks