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 start

to write the action plan.

MBO

Management By Objectives. A methodology that creates quantifiable and measurable expected results at all functional levels in a project.