How do you visually represent project phases in Smartsheet?

Visual representation of project phases in Smartsheet is effectively achieved through the use of milestones in a Gantt chart. Gantt charts are powerful tools that provide a visual timeline of project tasks and phases, allowing users to see the progression of the project at a glance.

Milestones in a Gantt chart specifically denote key points in the project timeline, such as the completion of major phases or deliverables. This helps stakeholders quickly identify important deadlines and track overall progress. Milestones can also serve as focal points for discussion during project updates, emphasizing the critical points for project completion.

Using reports, formulas, or attachments, while helpful for other aspects of project management, does not offer the same level of visual clarity regarding the phases of a project as a Gantt chart. Reports can summarize data but lack the visual element, formulas are primarily used for calculations and data manipulation rather than visualization, and attachments are for storing documents rather than providing a visual representation of project phases. Hence, milestones in a Gantt chart remain the most effective way to graphically depict the timeline and significant phases of a project.