Project Milestone Readiness Check

Which phase is your project in right now?

Choose one:

• Planning
• Execution
• Monitoring and control
• Closing

How many people are on the project team?

Choose one from a list:

• Fewer than 5
• 5–9
• 10–20
• More than 20

Thinking about the project's upcoming milestones, is each of the following true?

• Every milestone has a clearly defined goal
• Every milestone has been checked to be achievable
• Every milestone has a named owner
• Every milestone has enough resources assigned

For each row: choose one:

• Yes
• Not sure
• No

How prepared is the team for the upcoming milestones in each of these areas?

• Understanding what needs to be done
• Having the resources it needs
• Coping with unexpected problems

For each row: choose one:

• Not at all prepared
• Slightly prepared
• Moderately prepared
• Well prepared
• Fully prepared

What were the biggest obstacles on earlier milestones, and how did the team deal with them?

Open answer

Which lessons has the team taken from earlier milestones? Select all that apply.

Choose any that apply:

• Manage time more carefully
• Assign more resources
• Communicate more clearly
• Manage risks earlier
• Other
• No clear lessons yet

What other lesson has the team learned?

Condition: Shown when Other is selected

Open answer

In which areas does the team need to improve to reach future milestones? Select all that apply.

Choose any that apply:

• Resource allocation
• Task management
• Team communication
• Risk management

How could the team improve in the areas you selected?

Condition: Shown when at least one area is selected

Open answer

When is the next milestone due?

Choose one from a list:

• Within a week
• In 1–4 weeks
• In 1–3 months
• In more than 3 months
• Not scheduled yet