Gantt charts are used to plan, organize, and manage projects. They are a visual representation of the tasks that need to be completed in a project. The Gantt chart is often misunderstood and misused by people who don't know how to use it properly. Gantt charts are most commonly used in project management for assigning tasks and organizing the work required for a project. They can also be used for scheduling meetings, appointments, events, etc. A Gantt chart is composed of three parts: Tasks - these represent the things that need to happen or be done during the time period within which the task is scheduled.