170142 – Microsoft Project: Lead-Lag in task dependencies (archived)

Product:

Project

Platform:

US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update

Links:

Details:

Set advancement and delay between tasks in your project.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2023-09-15

updated:
2024-05-08

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Potential for increased complexity in project management workflows
- Role Impacted: Project Managers
- Dependencies: Existing project management tools may require updates to accommodate new lead-lag features.
- Risk of miscommunication or misunderstanding of task dependencies
- Role Impacted: Team Members and Stakeholders
- Dependencies: Collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) may need to be aligned with new project timelines.

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Need for additional training and support resources for users to effectively utilize new features
- Role Impacted: IT Support Staff
- Dependencies: Training platforms and documentation may need updates to reflect new functionalities.
- Possible integration issues with other Microsoft services (e.g., Power BI for reporting)
- Role Impacted: Data Analysts
- Dependencies: Reporting tools may require adjustments to accommodate new task dependency structures.

References:
- Microsoft Project Documentation: [Microsoft Project Help & Learning](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/project)
- Project Management Institute: [PMI Standards](https://www.pmi.org/standards)