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LO1 1.5.3 - Coggle Diagram
LO1 1.5.3
Gantt chart
advantages
can show an estimated time scale
tasks are shown against timescale
comments can be added
resources for each task can be shown
disadvantages
can be too simple for complex projects
task time is estimated so the plan may be unrealistic
task dependencies can be difficult to identify at the start of a project
not easy to identify critical path
PERT chart and critical path
advantages
can show slack time so resources can be reallocated
enables timescale to be planned
tasks can be scheduled as a dependent or concurrent task
disadvantages
can be confusing
needs skills and knowledge to create
can be limited in large and complex projects
Visualisation diagrams
advantages
information and data can be quickly understood
emerging trends and patterns can be quickly spotted
non specialists can understand data/numbers being shown
disadvantages
not appropriate for large complex projects
Flow chart
advantages
can be useful for simple projects with a small number of tasks with a small number of tasks and decisions
no special planning knowledge needed
disadvantages
does not show time allocated for each task
tasks shown sequentially so does not show concurrent tasks
Mind map
advantages
easy to add ideas/tasks any time
can provide focus on the tasks and the links between them
shows dependent tasks
disadvantages
no time schedule
can be difficult for others to understand
doesnt show concurrent tasks
tasks list
advantages
can provide focus on the tasks to be completed
no task will be missed out
disadvantages
should not be used for large complex projects