Executive project dependency log
A compact dependency log for leadership projects that need timely escalation.
- Define the executive support outcome
- Match role scope to leadership cadence
- Use a structured selection process
Define the role
Record the dependency, the owner, the date it matters, what is blocked, and the decision needed if it slips. A list of project names is not enough to help a leader act.
Set the operating model
Keep the log separate from detailed project plans, then link the source record. Support can maintain the view and route risks while functional owners remain accountable for delivery.
Choose with care
Review dependencies before the leadership meeting. Remove resolved items and escalate only the risks whose timing or consequence has changed.
Related resources
Read also: executive project status brief template and executive project coordinator role. Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office project management guide.
FAQ
What should support own?
Support should own recurring coordination and preparation with a clear output, owner, and escalation boundary.
When should support escalate?
Escalate when work creates a new commitment, involves sensitive information, exceeds agreed authority, or has no accountable decision-maker.
How should the workflow improve?
Review real misses and rework, then change one rule, template, or handoff that addresses the evidence.
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