Project Builder Perspective

As a Project Builder, using the Milestone Module presents a new challenge to learn and use, but it feels like a move in the right direction. During Fund 10, in 2023, funded projects had to use the Milestone Module AND STILL DO monthly reporting. That was the worst of all possible worlds, and I felt like I spent more time reporting than actually working on projects. Starting in January 2024, all active projects that are using the Milestone Module ONLY have to report in the Milestone module when milestones are achieved. So if we plan our Milestones well, then they align well with the pace and the nature of the work we are doing, and Milestone Achievement reports feel like a fairly natural extension of the work at hand.

The Milestone Module forces teams to get explicit and organized about their project plan; if they haven’t done that work already, it might seem like an obstacle. However, having a clear project plan is a skill that is important to learn. When mastered, it’s incredibly helpful for the project team themselves, not just for the auditors. As experienced participants in Project Catalyst, the Lido team quickly learned…