On target/on scheduleMeans that a project, task, or assignment is proceeding according to
pre-determined timelines.
Completion status
The amount of measurable work that has been done for a specific
project or task. Usually expressed as a percentage.
Milestones
Key chronological points that denote/chart important events along the
evolution of a project.
Delivery date
Date when an assignment is expected to be completed.
Drop-dead date
Date beyond which there is absolutely no room for further delay in
deliverables.
Critical points
Points along the evolution of a project that must be completed and
delivered before any other project action can proceed.
Inductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning moves from specific details to broader generalizations. Informally, we sometimes call this a "bottom up"approach. Inductive reasoning begins with specific observations and measures of detailed tasks and assignments, which are then categorized and classified into functional activities (e.g. Sales,Marketing) to form general plans and strategies.
Deductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning works from the more general to the more specific. Sometimes this is informally called a "top-down" approach.
Flowcharting
Flowcharting is one method of pictorially representing a procedural
(step-by-step) solution to a business problem before you actually startto write the action plan.
MBO
Management By Objectives. A methodology that creates quantifiable and measurable expected results at all functional levels in a project.