Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
work-back
verb
/wɜːrk bæk/
Definition
The process of projecting from a desired end state to determine the steps needed to achieve that state.
Examples
- In order to meet the project deadline, we need to work-back from the launch date and create a schedule.
- The team decided to work-back to ensure all requirements were met before the final submission.
- By using a work-back strategy, the manager clarified the necessary milestones for each phase of the project.
Meaning
To devise a plan or strategy that starts from a final goal and outlines the necessary steps to reach it by working backward through the required tasks.
Synonyms
- reverse plan
- backward planning
- retrospective planning
