Communications, Group work: Gantt Chart
(Drafted May/June 2025) There are many simple ways to create a Gantt chart. I could have drawn one manually in Adobe Illustrator or used a pre-made template. However, it was important to me that the chart functioned as an interactive working tool that my group could actively use and update. Excel felt like the most appropriate option. It allows data to be edited as a project evolves, with changes automatically reflected in the chart itself, making it a living document rather than a static image. It was also important to me to properly understand how Gantt charts work, as they are a key document within many construction and project management roles. Throughout the LinkedIn course, I edited the formulas to suit the data from the group. Normally, I would look up formulas on Google, treating formulas like following a cake recipe. This time, I used ChatGPT instead. It made the process faster and easier, especially when troubleshooting. To build this understanding, I completed a...