Grant Milestones vs Impact
In one sentence
Milestones track work done; impact tracks change created.
Short answer
Milestones measure execution against commitments, while impact measures outcomes produced by that execution.
Milestones
- Controlled by the team
- Time-bound
- Execution-focused
Impact
- Often delayed
- Influenced by external factors
- Outcome-focused
Why confusing them causes problems
A project can meet milestones without impact, or create impact while missing milestones. Treating them as the same obscures performance.
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Karma's model
Karma separates milestone tracking from impact documentation so evaluation remains clear and honest.