I have been wondering for a while how to visualize some unconventional data into Gantt Charts. And instead of creating my own visualization, I tried combining Engagement Cloud data with a free data chart visualization library, in this case like Google Chart API’s (but also check out D3.js).

Gantt charts are typically used to visualize project schedules, workload, progress, and the order in which tasks need to be completed.

But why not being a bit more creative:

  • Service Requests could be tasks for a service agent
  • Opportunities could be tasks for a salesrep
  • Leads could be tasks for a telemarketer

I am sure there are reasons to better understand the workload of service agents, telemarketers, and salesreps no? And I think Gantt chart can show some value here too. Check out the report below, showing all opportunities created or closing in the current fiscal year by sales stage for a salesrep. Notice how hovering over an opportunity also can show more details.

Let me know what creative ways you would like to use a Gantt chart and let’s see what you can come up with!

A video on how to upload this report in your instance can be found here

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