Dependency Mapper

Overview

The Dependency Mapper skill provides comprehensive capabilities for mapping, visualizing, and managing cross-project dependencies within programs and portfolios. It identifies critical dependencies, detects risks, and supports program-level coordination and decision-making.

Capabilities

Dependency Mapping

• Create dependency network diagrams
• Map dependencies across multiple projects
• Classify dependency types (finish-start, start-start, etc.)
• Document dependency owners and interfaces
• Track dependency commitments and agreements

Dependency Analysis

• Identify critical cross-project dependencies
• Calculate dependency risk exposure
• Detect circular dependencies
• Analyze dependency chain length and complexity
• Model cascade impact of delays

Visualization

• Generate program-level dependency views
• Create dependency matrices
• Visualize dependency timelines
• Show dependency status dashboards
• Produce stakeholder-specific views

Risk and Resolution

• Track dependency resolution status
• Perform dependency impact analysis
• Recommend dependency mitigation strategies
• Alert on dependency risks and issues
• Generate program-level dependency reports

Usage

Input Requirements

• Project schedules and milestones
• Cross-project interface definitions
• Dependency relationships and commitments
• Dependency owner assignments
• Risk tolerance thresholds

Output Deliverables

• Dependency network diagram
• Dependency risk assessment
• Circular dependency report
• Dependency status tracking
• Mitigation recommendations

Example Use Cases

1. Program Planning: Map initial dependencies
2. Integration Review: Analyze cross-project interfaces
3. Risk Assessment: Identify dependency risks
4. Governance Reporting: Report dependency status

Process Integration

This skill integrates with the following processes:

• Program Dependency Management
• portfolio-prioritization.js
• Schedule Development and Critical Path Analysis
• Risk Planning and Assessment

Dependencies

• Network analysis libraries
• Graph algorithms
• Visualization utilities
• Scheduling integration APIs

Related Skills

• SK-001: Gantt Chart Generator
• SK-002: Critical Path Analyzer
• SK-013: Portfolio Optimization