Map Dependencies Visually with the Dependency Mapping Template

About this template

The Dependency Mapping Notion template is designed to identify and manage interrelated aspects of a project.

• Project Dependencies: Lists potential dependencies like executive approvals, budget sanctions, or media events.

• Within Team's Authority: Focuses on dependencies that the team can directly control. Each item is assigned an owner and a next action for management.

• Can be Influenced by Team: Addresses dependencies that the team can influence but not control. Again, each is assigned an owner and a next action.

• Beyond Team's Control: Identifies dependencies that are outside the team's influence.

This template helps teams proactively manage dependencies, categorizing them based on the level of control the team has, and planning next actions accordingly.

Key features

• Three dependency-control categories
• Within-team dependency table
• Influenceable dependency table
• Outside-control dependency list
• Owner and next-action fields

What's included

• Project-dependency prompts
• Dependencies within the team’s authority
• Dependencies the team can influence
• Dependencies beyond the team’s control
• Owner and next-action fields

Use cases

• Dependency analysis
• timeline planning
• risk mitigation

Who it’s for

• Program managers
• Founders
• Delivery leads
• Agile teams