giljae Dependency Mapping
When to use
- Use when the task clearly matches this PM activity.
- Use when a structured answer is more useful than a generic brainstorm.
- Use when the user needs explicit trade-offs, implications, or next steps.
Instructions
- Clarify the goal, user, or decision context.
- Use the skill-specific lens below to structure the work.
- Make assumptions explicit instead of hiding them.
- End with a practical recommendation or next step.
Skill-specific lens
- List upstream and downstream dependencies.
- Assess criticality and timing risk.
- Identify owners and unresolved questions.
- Recommend sequencing or mitigation.
Output
- Dependencies
- Critical path
- Owners
- Risks
- Mitigations