Meilenstein (EN)

Definition

Milestones are significant control points in the project process that mark the completion of important phases or partial achievements. They serve as measurement points to objectively evaluate project progress and ensure that project goals are achieved. Milestones enable better project control as they provide clear reference points for communication with stakeholders and for evaluating the project status.

Lifecycle of a Milestone

stateDiagram-v2     [*] --> Definition     Definition --> Planning     Planning --> Implementation     Implementation --> Review     Review --> Completion     Completion --> [*]     Review --> Correction     Correction --> Implementation 

In Context

• Typically used together with project planning, Gantt charts, and Critical Path Method (CPM)
• Related to: Project phases, Project goals, Project controlling, Deliverables
• Example use: A software development project might have milestones such as "Requirements analysis completed", "Prototype finalized", or "Beta version released"