How to plan milestones, run weekly governance and catch slippage early when delivering projects in the UAE from abroad.
Plan in milestones, not tasks
Break the project into 5 to 8 milestones with a named owner, a delivery date and an objective acceptance test. Founders should track milestones; the delivery team tracks tasks.
Weekly governance rhythm
Hold a fixed weekly review covering progress against plan, upcoming dependencies, open risks and decisions needed. Keep a written log so commitments are traceable.
Approvals from authorities, landlords or banks often sit on the critical path, so track them as milestones in their own right.
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Catch slippage early
A milestone that slips by a few days is a warning; two in a row is a trend. Escalate early, re-baseline the plan with the supplier and protect the final delivery date.