What is a Network Diagram? Meaning and definition
In project management Network Diagrams show what needs to be done and in what order it needs to be done.
In project management jargon the network diagram is "the logical representation of tasks that define the sequence of work on a project". It may include start and end dates, task names, and the organization or person responsible for the delivery of each task. It should show, at a glance what needs to happen and in what order to deliver a project.
In project management jargon the network diagram is "the logical representation of tasks that define the sequence of work on a project". It may include start and end dates, task names, and the organization or person responsible for the delivery of each task. It should show, at a glance what needs to happen and in what order to deliver a project.
Why do you need a Network Diagram?
Network diagrams are useful because they:
- show the sequence of tasks and the dependencies between them.
- reveal milestones in the project which are then used for monitoring and control.
- enable the calculation of the critical path by showing the predecessors and successors of each task required to deliver the project.
- help to demonstrate how the project can be delivered
- allow the project to be scheduled against time and resources