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Introduction

In this paper, we will talk about our project milestones and dependencies by how we will know that our project is on track, steps we will take if a task or subtask is not proceeding on time, and lastly, criteria that will be used to measure the project success. Let us start by looking at how we will know our project is on track.

Ways to know that the project is on track

According to Anderson (2011), we need to track the critical path. Tasks are not equal, some take longer while others take a shorter duration but as long as the critical path is on track, then the entire project is on track.

Another way is to track the objectives and milestone metrics (Anderson, 2011). We can track the objective of a certain phase e.g., delivery of User Interface design and whether the delivery was on time according to the milestone schedule.

Steps to take if a task is not on time

Sometimes we cannot avoid delays because employees may get sick, the client may change project requirements from time to time, etc. We need to do the following if a task or subtask is not on time.

Have a meeting with your team

According to Kissflow (2021), you need to have a meeting with your team and evaluate what you can sacrifice e.g., employees may need to sacrifice on time and work more hours than expected to ensure the subtask or task is a success.

Prioritize tasks or subtasks

According to Kissflow (2021), you may need to prioritize tasks by using Kanban boards and moving other tasks down the priority list.

Set new deadlines

According to Kissflow (2021), we can set a new realistic deadline for a delayed subtask or task.

Communication

It is important that the project manager communicates with the team members on any changes that may arise such as client requirements etc.

Criteria used to measure the project success

We will measure project success using the following criteria

Quality

According to Westland (2015), we can review the quality of the project process at the end of the project phase and determine whether the project will be a success or not. We can look at the standards set in our quality plan and look at whether they are followed (Westland, 2015).

Cost

We need to look at what we have spent so far on the project and what we had budgeted (Westland, 2015). If the money spent is less than the budget, then the project is a success.

Stakeholder satisfaction

If the client is satisfied at every phase of the project, then the entire project will be successful (Westland, 2015).

References

Anderson, L. (2011). How do you know your project is on track? ProjectTimes.

https://www.projecttimes.com/articles/how-do-you-know-if-your-project-is-on-track/

Kissflow. (2021). How to avoid and overcome project delays.

https://kissflow.com/project/how-to-avoid-project-delays/

Westland, J. (2015). 5 ways to measure project success. ProjectManager.

https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/5-ways-to-measure-project-success