creating a gantt chart
As the Release of Information Supervisor, you have been put in charge of purchase of a new Release of Information tracking system. Juggling multiple projects, you must ensure that you manage this project effectively. You recognize the benefit of creating a GANTT chart to keep track of the project milestones and deliverables from the planning phase, through the vendor selection process, and go-live. For this assignment, you will create a GANTT chart that meets the following objectives, as well as provide a written summary that addresses the following:
- Determine the Baseline Duration of the Critical Path of the Project
- Include all deliverables with defined time frames
- Identify Variances that could cause a delay
- Identify variances that could work a deliverable ahead of schedule
- Discussion of how the GANTT chart will be used to manage the the project completion
- Defend you will use the GANTT chart to gage the success of the project
You may create your GANTT chart in Excel or use a Project Management software of you choice if you have access to one. You can copy the GANTT chart into the WORD document with your written responses, or submit then as two separate files to thus assignment submission link.
Grading Rubric Criteria |
Points |
GANTTChart Created in Excel or with Charting Software |
20 |
GANTT chart includes baseline duration of critical path |
10 |
GANTT Chart includes all deliverables/milestones |
30 |
Includes written discussion variances that could cause a delay | 10 |
Includes written discussion of variances that will put project back on track | 10 |
Discussion of how the GANTT chart will be used to manage the project | 10 |
Provide a written defense on how you will use the GANTT chart to gage the success of the project | 10 |
