A milestone is a significant point or event in a project, such as a launch or approval, used to mark progress rather than to represent work.
Milestones have no duration. They are checkpoints: "Beta ready", "Contract signed", "Go live". On a Gantt chart they are usually drawn as diamonds.
Good milestones
- Are clearly done or not done.
- Matter to stakeholders.
- Are spaced so progress is visible regularly.
In Starlex
Use releases, epics with due dates, or events on the project calendar to mark milestones.