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Dependencies have a direct impact on the progress of product development, and arise frequently in cross-functional product teams. That’s why it’s so important that dependencies are clearly mapped out and planned for, to avoid any disruptions to overall product development.

Examples of Dependencies

To configure a dependency the type of reliance between a pair can be further defined by one of following relationship models:

finish-to-start

The finish-to-start dependency is the most common relationship between two tasks. The predecessor task must be finished before another task, the successor, can start.

start-to-start

The predecessor must have started before the dependent task can start. The finish of either task is unaffiliated.

finish-to-finish

The successor can only finish after the predecessor has finished. The successor’s start is doesn’t rely on the predecessor and can begin before, after or at the same time.

start-to-finish

The start-to-finish is the least common relationship between two tasks. The successor has already started and cannot finish until the predecessor has started as well.

Dependencies can occur between teams, initiatives, or deliverables.

One very common example of an internal dependency would be requiring another team to do something they own within their function, before developers are able to deploy a new feature. This could be needing your design team to finish creating Sketch files in order for your engineering team to implement them.

Challenges

Common challenges appear when dependencies are connected to external contributors. These so-called risky dependencies may occur e.g. when software from a third-party represents a key component to your product or a task dependency has a constraint and its completion process cannot be forecasted. Another difficulty may be to identify dependencies in the first place. It is important to stay on top of them when a project gains traction and becomes more complex.

Advantages of mapping Dependencies

Visualizing dependencies asserts the task management and timeline of any project schedule. Especially when managing a cross-functional team it is crucial to substantiate the level of awareness by including dependencies and status reports into e.g. the product’s roadmap. However, there are multiple approaches in doing so. Whether depicting dependencies in a Gantt-Chart, diagram, table or with other means, it will enable the team to reevaluate commitment and to object to impractical measures if necessary.

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