There are excellent software packages available for project planning and management that can
be easily applied to events. Most packages include Gannt and PERT charts, but tend to be
complex, requiring learning and practice. If an event is large and an organisation has someone
with computing expertise, it may be worthwhile purchasing such software. However, if an
event is relatively small, excellent Gannt and PERT charts can be drawn by hand or by using
a computer spreadsheet and drawing program