måldatum
Måldatum, or target date, is a term used in Swedish and Norwegian business contexts to denote the date by which a task, milestone, or objective is intended to be completed. It serves as a planning and coordination reference and is typically set during the project planning phase. It differs from the actual completion date and from hard contractual deadlines; while a deadline is a fixed constraint, a måldatum may be revised in response to changes in scope, risk, or resources.
In practice, måldatum helps align efforts, allocate resources, and track progress. It is commonly used in project
For effective use, måldatum should be realistic, well-documented, and owned by a specific person or team. It
Related terms include slutdatum or end date, and förfallodatum or expiry date, which denote fixed or expiry-related