What does Gantt stand for?Gantt is not an acronym. It's simply a work breakdown structure management tool who was perfected by Henry Gantt, an American engineer and project management consultant, devised his own version of the chart and it was this that became widely known and popular in western countries.Can I create a Gantt chart in Excel?Yes, You can. But we don't recommend it! There are much better more dynamic and collaborative tools today.