5.0 Project Tools and Techniques
So far, we've explored key concepts around planning, team coordination, and communication in project management.
Now, let’s look at the practical side—the tools and techniques that actually move projects forward.
Thinking and discussion alone don’t run a project.
To track tasks, monitor progress, and coordinate with your team, you need practical tools and systems that support execution.
This chapter introduces three essential hands-on topics for driving real project outcomes:
- 5.1 Using Gantt Charts: How to visualize tasks and timelines for precise progress tracking
- 5.2 Agile vs. Waterfall Approaches: Choosing the right method for your project type
- 5.3 Task Management Tools: Overview of popular tools and how to use them effectively
These aren’t just efficiency hacks.
Tools and techniques help bring visibility, transparency, and trust—and give project managers the foundation to make better decisions.
Let’s start with 5.1 Using Gantt Charts to learn how to visualize your project effectively.
