Dependency Mapping

About

The Dependency Mapping skill provides a robust framework for Project Management Offices (PMOs) and technical leads to systematically track inter-project relationships. It identifies internal and external dependencies (FS, SS, FF, SF), classifies them by criticality, and performs detailed impact analysis to protect the critical path. By enforcing structured gates from identification to ongoing tracking, it prevents common PMO failures such as overlooked vendor delays or circular dependencies, ensuring large-scale portfolios remain on schedule and within budget.

Key Features

• Critical path visualization and protection measure recommendations
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• Cross-project dependency identification and inventory mapping
• Impact analysis for schedule, cost, and cascade effects
• Structured tracking plans with automated escalation triggers
• Dependency classification by type (FS, SS, FF, SF) and source

Use Cases

• Managing complex software portfolios with multiple interdependent workstreams
• Analyzing the impact of vendor delays on internal product releases
• Coordinating large-scale system migrations requiring precise task sequencing