What is "Readjustig goal and Milestone" in project
managment and project planing
Answer Posted / rashmi ranjan sinha
Milestone: Date by which major activities are performed.
Readjusting: If the milestone seems not to be achieved as
targeted or incur a risk, it should be readjusted setting
goals with different approach.
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