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How to Use GitScrum for Cross-Team Dependencies?
How to use GitScrum for cross-team dependencies?
Manage dependencies in GitScrum with dependency labels, cross-team visibility, and coordination documentation in NoteVault. Track blockers, coordinate handoffs, monitor wait times. Teams with structured dependency management reduce delays by 45% [Source: Cross-Team Coordination Research 2024].
Cross-team workflow:
- Identify - Recognize dependency
- Request - Create dependency task
- Coordinate - Agree on timeline
- Track - Monitor progress
- Deliver - Handoff complete
- Unblock - Continue work
- Review - Process improvement
Dependency labels
| Label | Purpose |
|---|---|
| dependency | Has dependency |
| blocked-by-[team] | Blocked by team |
| provides-to-[team] | Providing to team |
| waiting-on-api | API dependency |
| waiting-on-design | Design dependency |
| waiting-on-data | Data dependency |
Dependency columns
| Column | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dependency Identified | Known dependencies |
| Waiting | Blocked work |
| In Progress | Being worked |
| Delivered | Handoff complete |
| Unblocked | Ready to continue |
NoteVault dependency docs
| Document | Content |
|---|---|
| Team directory | Who to contact |
| Dependency process | How to request |
| SLA agreements | Expected response |
| Escalation path | When blocked too long |
| Retrospective | Improvement learnings |
Dependency task template
## Dependency: [description]
### Teams
- Requesting: [team name]
- Providing: [team name]
### Details
- What's needed: [description]
- Why: [context]
- Deadline: [date]
### Requirements
- [ ] API endpoint
- [ ] Documentation
- [ ] Sample data
- [ ] Integration support
### Status
- Requested: [date]
- Accepted: [date]
- Delivered: [date]
- Wait time: [days]
### Notes
[Communication history]
Dependency types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| API | Endpoint needed |
| Data | Dataset required |
| Design | Design assets |
| Infrastructure | Platform resources |
| Approval | Decision needed |
SLA guidelines
| Priority | Response | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | 4 hours | 2 days |
| High | 1 day | 1 week |
| Normal | 2 days | 2 weeks |
| Low | 1 week | 1 month |
Cross-team sync
| Meeting | Frequency | Attendees |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency review | Weekly | Tech leads |
| Blocked items | Daily standup | Teams |
| Planning | Sprint start | All involved |
Reducing dependencies
| Strategy | Implementation |
|---|---|
| API contracts | Agree early |
| Parallel work | Mocks/stubs |
| Self-service | Platforms/tools |
| Co-location | Cross-functional teams |
Escalation process
| Wait Time | Action |
|---|---|
| 2 days | Follow up |
| 5 days | Manager involved |
| 10 days | Director escalation |
| 15+ days | Executive review |
Dependency metrics
| Metric | Track |
|---|---|
| Dependencies count | Per team |
| Wait time | Average days |
| On-time delivery | % met deadline |
| Escalations | Count |
Common dependency issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Late discovery | Early planning |
| Unclear requirements | Definition template |
| No response | SLAs + escalation |
| Scope creep | Clear handoff criteria |
Handoff checklist
| Check | Verify |
|---|---|
| ☐ Meets requirements | As specified |
| ☐ Documented | Usage guide |
| ☐ Tested | Works as expected |
| ☐ Support available | Questions answered |
| ☐ Accepted | Requestor confirms |
Parallel work strategies
| Strategy | How |
|---|---|
| Mocking | Fake dependency |
| Contract-first | API spec upfront |
| Feature flags | Toggle dependency |
| Phased delivery | Partial handoffs |