Advanced Topics – Project Dependencies

Learn how to manage Project Dependencies in ClearPoint.

Fernando Montenegro
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Project Dependencies allow you to control how Initiative timelines relate to their Milestones and Sub-Milestones. By selecting a dependency setting, you can ensure that start and end dates automatically adjust when project schedules shift—saving time and keeping your plans aligned.

Types of Dependencies

- **Manual Dates** **(None)** – Full control of all dates. - **Adjust Initiative Dates** – Initiative timeline adjusts based on Milestone dates. - **Adjust Milestone Dates** – Milestones adjust automatically when Initiative dates change.

Adjust a Dependencies

You can change this dependency setting at any time to regain manual control of Initiative and Milestone dates.

1. From the left navigation, click **Elements**. 2. Select **Initiatives**. 3. Open the Initiative you want to configure (e.g., *Redesign Employee Satisfaction Survey*).

1. Click the kebab menu (⋮) and select **Edit Element**.

1. Navigate to the **Edit Fields** tab. 2. Under **Dependencies**, select one of the following 1. **Adjust Initiative Dates, Adjust Milestone Dates or None.** 3. Click **Save**.