Task Dependency

CentriQS lets users set "Finish-to-Start" task dependency when depending task cannot begin until dependent-on task is completed. As soon as predecessor-successor relationship between the tasks is set, successor task gets state 'Blocked' with reason 'By predecessor' and only after predecessor is done, successor gets unblocked. Assigned users can get notifications both when their tasks get blocked and unblocked.

	Setting Dependencies between Sub-projects
Sub-projects are smaller, interrelated projects that compose larger projects. If sub-projects belong to one and the same project or programme, they are dependent upon each other in some way.

	Creating Dependencies between Activities in Task Decomposition
Dependencies are necessary in any task decomposition design that includes at least two elements. Task dependency allows reaching an understanding of how tasks and sub-tasks are linked to each other and in what sequence they need to be executed.

	Managing Dependent Tasks in a Project
Tasks that belong to one and the same project are usually dependent on each other in some way. They are dependent because they may share common risks, consume the same resource base, or have an impact on each others’ start or finish date.

	Establishing Dependencies between Tasks in a Project
Dependencies between tasks can be set within a project or across multiple projects. Task dependencies are logical relationships that show how tasks are linked to each other and how they relate to their parent projects and sub-projects.

	Risk-based Dependency in Planning Dependent Tasks
Dependencies between tasks can be set by identifying risks that surround these tasks. Risk-based task dependency means that two or more tasks which are impacted by common risks can be linked to a sequence of dependent activities.

	Implement Critical Path Method for Defining Task Dependencies
Critical Path is a popular method of project planning that lets define and set task dependencies in projects. The method uses time estimation as the basis for developing project schedules.

	Setting Task Dependency through Design Structure Matrix
Design Structure Matrix is an analysis tool to identify and assign task dependency. It is designed in the form of a flat (two-dimensional) table in which tasks appear at rows and columns governed by certain rules of dependency.

	How to Establish Dependencies between Tasks in Project Breakdown
Dependencies show specific relationship between two or more tasks which belong to one and the same project. In a project breakdown design task dependencies identify how tasks relate to each other, what common objectives they deal with, and under what constraints they are supposed to be performed.

	Using To-do Lists for Managing Dependent Tasks in Projects
Hierarchical to-do lists let decompose projects into smaller interrelated tasks and sub-tasks for further planning and management.

	Using PERT chart for managing dependencies between project tasks
PERT (Program Evaluation Review Technique) chart is a project planning tool that helps schedule, organize and coordinate interrelated tasks and activities within a project.

	What is Task Dependency?
Discover the methods and techniques of creating dependencies between tasks and activities. Visit this section to find out best practices of task dependency and explore how to plan dependent tasks in projects. Understand how to set various kinds of dependencies and what tools to use in managing dependent tasks.

Task Dependency
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