This is a great feature when you are trying to show a comprehensive overview of a project, with both the project timeline and the project budget on a single page. Other features of both programs include the ability to embed and edit Gantt charts in OLE aware applications such as MS Word as well as include internet publishing wizards that allow easy export of schedules to JPEG, BMP or HTML files. Overall, either program is a great addition to any project manager's toolkit, even when you are using another tool to plan and develop your project's initial schedules. Milestones, Etc. is the more sophisticated tool with more flexibility to layout schedules, format columns and dates, spellchecker schedules, import from MS Project and other applications, and hyperlink schedule items to other documents and applications. You must keep current on the work being done on your projects.
Information is the life blood of most projects.
Regular, timely, accurate status reporting is critical. Different projects have different information needs, but all of them share the basic need for timely, complete status updates on a regular basis. Whenever possible, you should check on status personally. This doesn't eliminate the need for a good paper trail, however. So, you should also get written status reports on a regular basis.