Predecessor task slips

Exception

Situation

A predecessor Task is late and affects dependent Tasks.

Recommendation

Move the predecessor date, preview the dependent reschedule, check Milestones, log a Risk.

Why

Previewed rescheduling shows the full impact; affected Milestones need at_risk set by hand.

Steps

1. Move the predecessor’s date.
2. Preview and reschedule dependent Tasks.
3. Check affected Milestones.
4. Set at_risk if needed.
5. Log a Risk.

Avoid

• Edit each dependent Task by hand without checking impact.

Roles & permissions

PM.

Related

• Starting a task warns of unfinished dependencies
• A risk materialises
• Projects & Tasks
• Playbook: Project manager: plan, time, budget, P&L