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Sample of a Gate/Milestone Map

Below is a sample of a gate/milestone map. When creating your own map, keep in mind: Define the “swim lanes” for each function within your organization The gates need to be clear go/no go decision points Each tag on the swim lane is a clear deliverable You may want to color code the tags (green=on [

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Below is a sample of a gate/milestone map. When creating your own map, keep in mind:

  • Define the “swim lanes” for each function within your organization
  • The gates need to be clear go/no go decision points
  • Each tag on the swim lane is a clear deliverable
  • You may want to color code the tags (green=on track, yellow=concern, red=late)
  • The objective is to give management a one page update on a given program

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Visio Version – Killer Innovation Gate Milestone Map

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Phil McKinney is an innovator, podcaster, author, and speaker. He is the retired CTO of HP. Phil's book, Beyond The Obvious, shares his expertise and lessons learned on innovation and creativity.

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