Record the dependency, the owner, the date it matters
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.
Keep the log separate from detailed project plans, then
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.
Review dependencies before the leadership meeting
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Ready to define the role?
Use a recent leadership week to scope the support that would make the biggest difference. The consultation is a working conversation, not a generic pitch.
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