What to do

How to do it

1

Identify the milestones for the project at a high level of detail

Specific milestones will vary according to the type of project and circumstances, but milestones often include these types:

• Proposals and Recommendations – Provide a basis for approvals and decisions
• Approvals and Decisions – Provide acceptance and authority to proceed
• Deliverables – Provide a measure of progress, an opportunity for evaluation, proof of deliverable
• Events - Provide specific project events (example – a project kick-off meeting)

2

Provide a brief but relevant description for each milestone

Write a brief explanation of the milestone.

Example:
Milestone: Project Management Framework Web Delivery Tool

Description: Web based tool to present framework content to end users

3

Construct the timeline

Create the estimated target completion date for each milestone.