Henry Gantt was an American mechanical engineer and management consultant best known for creating the Gantt chart, a project management tool that visually represents task schedules. Developed in the early 20th century, Gantt charts helped streamline complex projects, becoming essential in fields such as construction, manufacturing, and engineering for efficient planning and tracking.
The "New New Product Development Game" by Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka introduced the concept of a faster, flexible approach to product development. Emphasising teamwork, self-organisation, and overlapping phases, it likens the process to a rugby match, where teams pass the ball seamlessly. This method, foundational to Agile, encourages innovation and adaptability in competitive markets.
