Henri Gantt

Henri Gantt was an American engineer and management consultant, best known for developing the Gantt chart in the early 20th century. This visual tool helps project managers plan and track tasks by displaying them along a timeline, showing which activities are scheduled and their duration. Gantt's work significantly influenced project management and efficiency in industrial practices, as it made complex projects easier to understand and manage. His ideas also contributed to the fields of organizational and time management, emphasizing the importance of planning and monitoring in achieving goals effectively.