What is a PERT Chart and how does it differ from a GANTT Chart?

Potential risks in project planning include unrealistic timelines, scope creep, resource allocation issues, and dependencies between tasks. A PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) Chart can help address these risks. It visualizes the tasks in a project, their dependencies, and the sequence in which they need to be completed. This allows for better planning and management of resources, and can help identify potential bottlenecks or delays in the project. It also allows for the identification of tasks that are not directly connected but still related, which can help in managing the overall project scope.

A PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) Chart can assist in managing tasks that are not sequentially dependent by providing a visual representation of the tasks and their dependencies. This allows project managers to see the relationships between tasks, even if they are not in a sequential order. The chart can show tasks that might need to be revisited or that can be worked on simultaneously. It also helps in identifying tasks that are directly connected versus those that are dependent without resources, meaning they are related but not directly connected.

In the context of project planning, 'dependent without resources' refers to tasks that are not directly connected to each other but still have a relationship. These tasks may not share resources or have a direct impact on each other's completion, but changes in one could potentially affect the other in some way.