A Milestone is a significant point in a project, program, or phase. It identifies an event or achievement that the team wants to track, such as a review or delivery point.
When to use it
- Use it to make an important project event visible and identifiable.
- Use it when a target date or achievement needs a named reference in the delivery plan.
Key information
- Identity: milestone ID, name, description, and type.
- Timing: milestone date, review date, actual start date, and completion date.
- Tracking: priority, state, completion percentage, and owner.
Common relationships
- Milestone connects a Project, Program, or Phase to the milestone.
- Assignee identifies the responsibility associated with the milestone.
- Attachment can associate supporting managed records with the milestone.
Working with this record
Describe what achievement the milestone represents and how the team will recognize it. Set the intended date and keep the tracking information current. Check the supporting work before recording completion of the milestone.
Example
Prototype Ready is a Milestone in Pump Redesign. Its description explains what the team expects to have ready for the prototype review. The team uses the date and completion information to track that event alongside the project’s task work.
Choosing the right type
Choose Milestone for a significant event or achievement. Choose Task for the activity needed to reach it. A milestone date helps coordinate the plan, while tasks describe the work people must perform.
