What are External Dependencies in your Project?

The video tutorial discusses the concept of dependencies in project management, focusing on external dependencies. These are events outside a project that can impact its timeline and decisions. External dependencies may relate to organizational events like product launches or external factors such as competitor activities. Understanding these dependencies is crucial for effective planning, as failing to account for them can introduce risks and inefficiencies. The tutorial emphasizes documenting and scheduling these dependencies to ensure a robust project plan that can withstand unforeseen events.

What are external dependencies in a project?

• Budget constraints within the project

• Events within the project that affect its timeline

• Events outside the project that can influence its timing and decisions

• Internal team decisions that impact project outcomes

Which of the following is an example of an external dependency within an organization?

• Competitor activities

• Legislative changes

• Product launches

• Community events

Why is it important to identify external dependencies at the start of a project?

• To ensure the project is completed under budget

• To reduce the number of team meetings

• To avoid unexpected risks and inefficiencies

• To increase the number of project stakeholders

What is a key strategy for managing external dependencies?

• Ignoring them until they become critical

• Focusing solely on internal dependencies

• Documenting and integrating them into project plans

• Delegating them to external consultants

What is one of the biggest external milestones that can affect a project?

• The announcement of the project's go-live date

• The completion of internal team training

• The hiring of new project staff

• The finalization of the project budget