A type of OVI providing indications for short and medium-term objectives (usually Activities), which facilitate measurement of achievements throughout a project/ programme rather than just at the end. They also indicate times when decisions should be made or action should be finished.
Subprojects into which a project is broken up (to be able to monitor development progress and adhere to deadlines. milestone stabilizations: while there may be some freedom to make changes to the design of an evolving product, there is a need to adhere to intermittant milestone deadlines. [see Cusumano & Selby, p.415)
Milestones are markers used to track progress along the path to achieving a specific goal. Milestones are specific, measurable, time based, realistic, and within the individual’s control.
A project event that demonstrates progress in relatively large and far apart steps. Milestone contrast to Inch Pebbles where progress checkpoints are relatively small.
Key events with dates which mark the stages in the process of a project or programme.
An event of no duration. It usually marks the completion of a critical part of the project.
a significant development event or accomplishment, such as sitting, walking, talking, etc. There are standards for accomplishing developmental milestones by age. Children with skeletal dysplasias and other medical conditions may accomplish these milestones at a slower pace or in a different manner than average children.
Key events with dates, marking stages in the progress of a project or programme.
Watershed events or achievements that help verify that progress toward accomplishing goals and objectives is on track and on schedule. To this end, COMPASS has identified performance milestones for all Targeted Results.
A key achievement at a specific stage in the project. Payments of grant instalments are generally tied to the achievement of milestones, usually at dates set out in the funding agreement schedule.
Key events with dates, marking a clear stage in completing a phase of the project or programme, i.e. towards a final outcome. Sometimes referred to as Landmarks or Targets. Usually identified in advance as part of a plan as important dates and measured to determine the success of the plan.
Rather than just working towards a final objective or target, milestones outline 'steps' towards it. They help you to assess your progress along the way and to identify issues as they arise rather than at the end.
Particular planned achievements or key events marking a clear stage in completing a main phase of a project.
Events in the Product Life Cycle which define particular goals.
Milestones are how you measure your progress at something. In business, milestones are ways to determine where you are on a particular task, like building a product.
Key dates of the project, usually the completion of a major deliverable.