Tutorial: Using Gantt Charts in Teamwork

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Introduction

Gantt charts are an important tool for project management. In Teamwork, you can create and use Gantt charts to visualize project timelines, track progress, and ensure project success. This tutorial will guide you through the process of using Gantt charts in Teamwork. Follow the microsteps and step-by-step instructions below to get started.

Step 1: Create a Gantt chart

1.1 Navigate to the “Gantt” tab in your project.
1.2 Click on the “Create a New Gantt Chart” button.
1.3 Choose your preferred view: “List View” or “Timeline View”.
1.4 Customize the chart settings, such as date range, task filters, and dependencies.

Step 2: Add and manage tasks

2.1 Click on the “+” icon to add a new task.
2.2 Use the task details panel to set task details, such as name, description, start and end dates, and dependencies.
2.3 Drag and drop tasks to adjust their position on the chart.
2.4 Use the “Edit” button to update task details.

Step 3: Use dependencies

3.1 Click on the “Dependencies” tab.
3.2 Use the “+” icon to create a new dependency.
3.3 Choose the dependent task and the task it depends on.
3.4 Use the “Edit” or “Delete” button to manage dependencies.

Step 4: Use milestones

4.1 Click on the “Milestones” tab.
4.2 Use the “+” icon to add a new milestone.
4.3 Choose the milestone name and date.
4.4 Use the “Edit” or “Delete” button to manage milestones.

Step 5: Use the critical path

5.1 Click on the “Critical Path” tab.
5.2 Use the critical path to identify the tasks that directly impact the project’s completion.
5.3 Use the “Edit” button to update critical path tasks.

Conclusion

Teamwork’s Gantt chart features can greatly improve your team’s productivity and organization. By following this tutorial and its microsteps, you can set up and use Teamwork’s features to create and use Gantt charts to visualize project timelines, track progress, and ensure project success. Remember to regularly add and manage tasks, use dependencies, milestones, and the critical path to ensure project success. With Teamwork’s powerful Gantt chart features, your team can work more efficiently and effectively towards achieving project success.