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  Using consistent symbology
 
 

“What symbol do I use for a critical milestone?”

If your company does not have a standard symbology set, then the answer is “whichever symbol you want to use.”

However, if you are attempting to standardize the symbology used in project reports, here are few tips:

  • Use simple, intuitive symbol choices
  • Be consistent in applying the symbology
  • Clearly define the meaning of each symbol in a legend
  
Below is an example of intuitive symbology based on the following logic:
 
  • Green for starting activities
  • Red for finishing activities
  • Yellow for “on hold”
  • Check-mark for completed
  • Up arrow to start
  • Down arrow for completion
  • Slash mark for changed date
  • Circle or similarly mark critical milestones
  • A package for a deliverable
  • Once your symbology is established save the format to be re-used for the next schedule or shared with a colleague.
  

           
   

 

  

           
 

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