Understanding the Agile Milestone: A Key to Project Flexibility and Success
In project management, the term “milestone” I see often people’s minds racing and conjuring up images of rigid, immovable checkpoints that are characteristic of the waterfall methodology. However, in Agile project management, milestones take on a different connotation and serve a distinct purpose that enhances the agility and adaptability of a project.
In this blog I will outline what Milestones are in Agile project management, the advantages of using milestones in an Agile project management environment, and we will cover some of the misconceptions and truths about them and come up with some key takeaways on how you can make milestones work to your advantage in an Agile project.
What are Milestones?
Milestones in Agile project management are significant points or events within a project’s timeline that denote a notable achievement or a phase of work completion.
Unlike the traditional use of milestones, which may indicate the end of a lengthy phase of work, Agile milestones are more frequent, flexible, and focused on delivering value incrementally.
The Agile Advantage
Milestones complement an Agile project by providing clear goals and checkpoints that facilitate…
