{"id":16524,"date":"2021-04-20T10:01:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T17:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=16524"},"modified":"2024-03-21T11:07:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T18:07:23","slug":"gantt-chart-dependencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-dependencies\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Gantt Chart Dependencies? (Ultimate Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Dependencies <\/strong>are everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s only human to depend on other things or people.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Like depending on your morning coffee \u2615 to become functional.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-vs-task-management-difference\/\">projects and tasks<\/a> also have their own set of dependencies. They help you define the relationship between activities to help you attempt them in the right order.<\/p>\n<p><em>But what are <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/tag\/gantt\/\">Gantt chart<\/a> dependencies, and how can you use them?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll learn about Gantt chart dependencies and their various types. We\u2019ll also show you <a href=\"#7-how-to-manage-dependencies-in-a-gantt-chart\">how to manage Gantt chart dependencies using a great productivity tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-showtext=\"show\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-8478d787-216e-4f75-89b9-2ca2334b09f5\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">This Article Contains:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-dependencies\/#0-what-are-gantt-chart-dependencies\">What Are Gantt Chart Dependencies?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-dependencies\/#1-4-types-of-dependencies-used-in-gantt-chart\">4 Types Of Dependencies Used In Gantt Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-dependencies\/#8-how-to-manage-dependencies-in-a-gantt-chart\">How To Manage Dependencies In A Gantt Chart?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-gantt-chart-dependencies\">What Are Gantt Chart Dependencies?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dependencies <\/strong>are relationships between two tasks or activities, where the completion (or start) of one task is dependent on the completion (or start) of another.<\/p>\n<p>Usually, task dependencies are represented on a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/free-gantt-chart-software\/\">Gantt chart<\/a>, which is a kind of bar <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-chart\/\">chart used in project management<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But apart from dependencies, Gantt charts also help you visualize the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Important tasks in the project<\/li>\n<li>Project schedule or <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/create-a-timeline-in-excel\/\">timeline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-milestones\/\">Project milestones<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Project progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Albert Ho, Project Manager of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williamoslerhs.ca\/en\/index.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">William Osler Health System<\/a> and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcareheroes.co\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Healthcare Heroes<\/a> says, \u201cGantt charts are a key artifact when communicating with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-sponsor\/\">Project Sponsors<\/a> and members of the project team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-gantt-chart\/\">simple Gantt chart guide<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-4-types-of-dependencies-used-in-gantt-chart\">4 Types Of Dependencies Used In Gantt Chart<\/h2>\n<p>Generally, there are four types of dependencies that you can use to identify a task relationship:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-finish-to-start-fs\">1. Finish to start (FS)<\/h3>\n<p>The<strong> FS <\/strong><strong>dependency<\/strong> is the most naturally occurring one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here, the successor task can\u2019t begin until the predecessor task is complete.<\/p>\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/amandalauren\/2020\/12\/11\/interior-designers-share-the-best-home-renovation-ideas-for-2021\/?sh=374ab3ec28c0\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">renovating<\/a> your home. You have to create a design plan (task A) first, or you can\u2019t start renovating (task B).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-2-finish-to-finish-ff\">2. Finish to finish (FF)<\/h3>\n<p>In this dependency or task link type, the successor task can\u2019t <strong>conclude <\/strong>unless the predecessor task is finished too.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can\u2019t pay the plumbers and carpenters (task B) unless they complete their job mentioned in the contract (task A).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-3-start-to-finish-sf\">3. Start to finish (SF)<\/h3>\n<p>This dependency type is rare.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here, you can\u2019t complete the successor task unless the preceding task has started. However, the successor task can complete anytime after the predecessor task has started.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can\u2019t <em>finish<\/em> moving in your new furniture (task B) until the renovation (task A) has started. Once you\u2019re done renovating, you can take your time to move in the new furniture.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-4-start-to-start-ss\">4. Start to start (SS)<\/h3>\n<p>In this dependency, the successor task can only start after the predecessor task has started.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can start sticking the wallpaper (task B) only after you start applying the glue to the wall (task A).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-lead-and-lag\">Lead and Lag<\/h3>\n<p>Lead time and lag time are important terms when referring to dependencies.<\/p>\n<p>Lead time is the amount of time you can start a successor task before you complete the predecessor task.<\/p>\n<p>Lag time is the time you need after completing the predecessor task before starting the successor task. In ClickUp, this is called the Slack Time. <\/p>\n<p>Jon M. Quigley, PMP and CTFL certified project manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.te.com\/usa-en\/home.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TE Connectivity<\/a> and Principal of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valuetransform.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Value Transform, LLC<\/a>, shows how lead and lag times can be used to compress the overall schedule duration.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you can start a new task before the predecessor task finishes, you can apply a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/lead-time-formula\/\">lead time<\/a> to the new task so that the total project time is shorter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"lead time in gantt chart dependencies\" class=\"wp-image-25723\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"160\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1212px) 100vw, 1212px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lead-Time-dependency.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lead-Time-dependency.png 1212w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lead-Time-dependency-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lead-Time-dependency-768x101.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lead-Time-dependency-700x92.png 700w\" width=\"1212\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Jon M. Quigley, PMP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Likewise, sometimes the next task will require several days in between, in which case you will need to add a lag time (<a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6310440099479-Critical-Path-Slack-Time-slack-time\">Slack Time in ClickUp<\/a>).<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25722\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"125\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lag-time-dependencies-1400x125.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lag-time-dependencies-1400x125.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lag-time-dependencies-300x27.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lag-time-dependencies-768x69.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lag-time-dependencies-1536x138.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lag-time-dependencies-700x63.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lag-time-dependencies.png 1585w\" width=\"1400\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Quigley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-how-to-set-and-track-dependencies\">How to set and track dependencies?<\/h3>\n<p><em>You now understand the different dependencies, but how do you set and track them?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got just the tool for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Say hello to <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\"><strong>ClickUp<\/strong><\/a>, one of the world\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/reviews\">highest-rated<\/a> project management platforms!<\/p>\n<p>ClickUp offers you three different types of task dependencies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Waiting on<\/li>\n<li>Blocking<\/li>\n<li>Links to<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And don\u2019t worry.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re much simpler than figuring out which dependencies are FF, SF, SS, etc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"a man feeling relieved gif\" class=\"wp-image-16547\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"168\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image14-6.gif\" width=\"400\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s see how.<\/p>\n<p>If a task needs another task to be completed <strong>before<\/strong> it, then just set it as <strong><em>waiting on<\/em><\/strong> dependency.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you need to add a milestone to your <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-timeline\/\">project timeline<\/a>. So set it as <em><strong>waiting on<\/strong><\/em>. Add tasks like approval from the marketing team or stakeholders as the tasks it\u2019s waiting on.<\/p>\n<p>If a task needs to be completed for other tasks to begin, then set it as a <strong><em>blocking<\/em><\/strong> dependency. For example, unless the project timeline is complete, the project can\u2019t begin. So you can add multiple tasks the project timeline task is blocking.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the<strong> <\/strong><strong><em>link to<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>dependency works best when different tasks aren\u2019t exactly dependent on each other but definitely are related.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"dependencies in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16534\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"538\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image1-6.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image1-6.png 580w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image1-6-300x278.png 300w\" width=\"580\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>And as a bonus, there\u2019s no way to mess up your collaboration, thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6304420229527-Incomplete-Warning-clickapp\">incomplete warning<\/a>. This warning is triggered when anyone tries to close a task with a dependency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"dependency warning in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16545\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"566\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image12-5.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image12-5.png 1156w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image12-5-300x294.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image12-5-768x752.png 768w\" style=\"width:578px;height:566px\" width=\"578\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now let\u2019s find out how easy managing Gantt chart dependencies can be in ClickUp.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Bonus: Establish relationships between tasks with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bidirectional-linking\/\">bi-directional linking<\/a>! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-how-to-manage-dependencies-in-a-gantt-chart\">How To Manage Dependencies In A Gantt Chart?<\/h2>\n<p>The internet may tell you to use a Gantt chart template or create one for yourself in <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-excel\/\">Microsoft Excel<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-word\/\">Word<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is how you\u2019re supposed to handle that situation:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"a man shutting the door on someone gif\" class=\"wp-image-16535\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"270\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image2-6.gif\" width=\"480\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Here\u2019s why:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t walk away from such suggestions, you may end up <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/excel-project-management\/\">spending a lot of time and effort<\/a> doing what ClickUp can do with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s see how you can use this powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/free-project-management-software\/\">project management software<\/a> to manage Gantt chart dependencies.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-step-1-create-a-gantt-chart-\">Step 1: Create a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/gantt-chart-view\">Gantt chart<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Creating a Gantt chart with dependencies has never been easier.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In ClickUp, it takes just <strong>three<\/strong> clicks to do this.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on + in any <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/887681-folders-lists-what-are-they\">Folder, List<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/2705244-what-are-spaces\">Space<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Select Gantt view<\/li>\n<li>Name it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. You\u2019ve successfully created a Gantt chart.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"creating a Gantt chart in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16543\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"662\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image10-3.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image10-3.png 1298w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image10-3-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image10-3-768x783.png 768w\" style=\"width:649px;height:662px\" width=\"649\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>After you\u2019ve created your Gantt chart, you can select what data you want to view from the chart\u2019s task bar on the side.<\/p>\n<p>Choose your tasks from Lists, Spaces, or Folders to add them to the Gantt chart.<\/p>\n<p>You can also start with pre-built Gantt chart templates instead:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/gantt-charts\/business-planning\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gantt chart templates for business planning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/gantt-charts\/it-department\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gantt chart templates for the IT department<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/gantt-charts\/project-proposal\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gantt chart templates for project proposals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-step-2-schedule-all-your-tasks\">Step 2: Schedule all your tasks<\/h3>\n<p>In ClickUp, all your scheduled tasks show up on the Gantt chart by default.<\/p>\n<p>So if you\u2019re missing a task or subtask, it\u2019s because you didn\u2019t schedule it.<\/p>\n<p>No biggie.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s change that right away.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find all your unscheduled tasks listed on the sidebar of the Gantt chart. You can even add a new task from the sidebar to schedule it.<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is place your cursor on the same lines as the unscheduled task on the Gantt chart and click on the date you want to schedule it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"scheduled task on the gantt chart in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16548\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"301\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image15-2-1400x401.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image15-2-1400x401.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image15-2-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image15-2-768x220.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image15-2-1536x440.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image15-2.png 1999w\" style=\"width:1050px;height:301px\" width=\"1050\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>ClickUp also lets you adjust the task start date and due date from the sidebar.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Note<\/em><\/strong><em>: Since we all need some time off, you can choose to hide weekends. If you do this, any task scheduled on the weekend gets automatically rescheduled to the next working day, that is Monday.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/dependency-graph-software\/\">dependency graph tools<\/a>! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-step-3-set-reschedule-or-delete-dependencies\">Step 3: Set, reschedule, or delete dependencies<\/h3>\n<p>Setting dependencies can sound like a super intense task.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And we don\u2019t blame you.<\/p>\n<p>Task A is dependent on Task B. Task C is dependent on A. Task D is dependent on B and C\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"confused woman gif\" class=\"wp-image-16539\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"250\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image6-3.gif\" width=\"359\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Exactly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s actually not that intense when you can visualize it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And most importantly, it\u2019s a lot<strong> easier<\/strong> when you\u2019ve got ClickUp to help.<\/p>\n<p>ClickUp\u2019s Gantt chart is super easy to use, thanks to its powerful drag and drop functionality.<\/p>\n<p><em>How powerful?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Powerful enough to set and reschedule task <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/dependencies\">dependencies<\/a> in seconds.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s see how.<\/p>\n<p>You <strong>just<\/strong> need to draw lines between tasks on the Gantt chart, and ClickUp will automatically set it as a dependency!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"task dependencies in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16549\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"374\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image16-4.gif\" style=\"width:720px;height:374px\" width=\"720\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now let\u2019s talk about rescheduling.<\/p>\n<p>Ho says that being able to automatically adjust task schedules will save time. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cInstead of completing this manually, this is helpful when there are a large number of tasks, and for complex multi-year projects.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, ClickUp can help you do this easily!<\/p>\n<p>For this, ensure that <strong>\u201cReschedule Dependencies<\/strong>\u201d is enabled under the <em>View Settings<\/em> or that drag and drop rescheduling won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n<p>So first, do that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Done?<\/p>\n<p>Great. \u2713<\/p>\n<p>Now you can easily drag any task with dependencies to a new date without worrying about messing up the other task dates, dependencies, or the timeline.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s because when you drag such a task, ClickUp will automatically reschedule all the subsequent tasks in the dependency chain.<\/p>\n<p><em>Relieved to hear that?<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/uLA1vXgWs5LBMrBLBNVZ_bQALqiSB8m44zWg_8A40LZgtRt3J40aLc3vhbtqL_d1fxeUAyMg79BcGZUq7U0Ko5d8SDIjDvsWlevRpFx-JBPPZtbTV3W_5vkI3qOvjGTdEv58v5s_\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><em>What if you need to reschedule an entire group of tasks?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Nothing complicated at all!<\/p>\n<p>In ClickUp, a group of tasks shows up in a <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/2017076-what-are-lists\">List<\/a>, Space, or <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/1402586-how-to-create-a-folder\">Folder<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Just drag and drop the entire group on the Gantt chart without messing up your timeline. The <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/dates-and-times\">start date, end date, or due date<\/a> of all your tasks will be readjusted accordingly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img alt=\"reschedule an entire group of tasks on the Gantt chart in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16551\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"498\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image18-3.gif\" width=\"960\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>Note<\/em><\/strong><em>: If your <\/em><em>task dependency<\/em><em> consists of subtasks, remember to enable \u2018Remap <\/em><em>Subtask<\/em><em> Due Dates.\u2019 This way, when you change the due or <\/em><em>task end date<\/em><em> of a <\/em><em>parent task<\/em><em>, ClickUp can automatically remap your subtasks by the same amount of time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Task dependencies can often change during the course of a project.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes they need to be rescheduled, which you already know how to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But other times, they just become irrelevant, so you need to <strong>delete them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To do this in ClickUp, all you have to do is hover over and click on the dependency line. Then select delete.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"delete dependencies in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16538\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"162\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image5-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image5-4.png 1104w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image5-4-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image5-4-768x225.png 768w\" style=\"width:552px;height:162px\" width=\"552\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Oh, we know what you\u2019re thinking.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>What if you delete a dependency by mistake while hovering the cursor?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Don\u2019t worry.<\/em> You will always receive a warning before deleting a dependency.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you hit delete, nothing will go <em>poof<\/em>. \ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"delete dependencies in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16537\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"284\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image4-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image4-4.png 441w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image4-4-300x257.png 300w\" style=\"width:331px;height:284px\" width=\"331\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-step-4-find-the-critical-path-\">Step 4: Find the <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6310440099479-Critical-Path-Slack-Time-slack-time\">critical path<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Some projects will finish on time, while others may have hiccups.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This can be a problem because\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"on a deadline gif\" class=\"wp-image-16541\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"270\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image8-5.gif\" width=\"480\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Before you panic, this is exactly where calculating the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/critical-path\/\">critical path<\/a> comes in handy. <\/p>\n<p>Quigley emphasizes the importance of the critical path. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAny delay of these tasks will cause the project to be late. [Critical path] is good for predictions and managing expectations early.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This shows you only the essential tasks you need to do in order to complete your project.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve already established that things are never complex on ClickUp.<\/p>\n<p>So it goes without saying calculating the critical path on our Gantt chart will be a piece of cake. \ud83c\udf82<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is spot the <strong><em>\u201cPath Calculations\u201d<\/em><\/strong> icon like it\u2019s shown in the image below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And then toggle on <strong><em>\u201cCritical Path.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Path calculations in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16546\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"441\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image13-3.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image13-3.png 1116w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image13-3-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image13-3-768x607.png 768w\" style=\"width:558px;height:441px\" width=\"558\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>You probably noticed <em><strong>\u201cSlack Time\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>under <strong><em>\u201cCritical Path\u201d<\/em><\/strong> in the image. That shows you areas where you can adjust your tasks without impacting the project completion date.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-step-5-share-the-gantt-chart-with-stakeholders\">Step 5: Share the Gantt chart with stakeholders<\/h3>\n<p>Your project may have people like clients, external stakeholders, etc. that aren\u2019t part of your workspace.<\/p>\n<p>If they can join ClickUp, that\u2019s perfect.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re always happy to have new members.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"welcome aboard gif\" class=\"wp-image-16536\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"277\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image3-7.gif\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>But if they can\u2019t join, don\u2019t fret.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, say hello to <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6309298874775-Public-sharing-overview\">public sharing<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>It allows you to share your Gantt chart view as a read-only version that can be accessed using a <strong>secret link<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"sharing links in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16550\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"498\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image17-4.gif\" width=\"960\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-step-6-track-dependencies\">Step 6: Track dependencies<\/h3>\n<p>The only thing left to do is to track your dependencies.<\/p>\n<p>The Gantt chart view already gives a lot of visual data regarding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The project timeline<\/li>\n<li>Every dependent task<\/li>\n<li>The critical path<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, you can always track your dependencies on other <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/views\">views<\/a> as well, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/895651-list-view\">List<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/1595475-calendar-view\">Calendar<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/909959-board-view\">Board<\/a> view.<\/p>\n<p>No, you don\u2019t need to add dependencies again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The views are flexible, so when you switch, all the set dependencies show up.<\/p>\n<p>In the List view, you can even create a dependency column to display your dependencies that way!<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, tracking things on our Gantt chart is like a fun game of spotting things. Here\u2019s a quick game of I spy. \ud83d\udd0d\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yellow diamond, that\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6304458574615-Milestones-clickapp\">milestone<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Blue task, it\u2019s active<\/li>\n<li>Green task, it\u2019s complete<\/li>\n<li>Red task, it\u2019s urgent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Oh, and if you want to know how much you have left, just hover your cursor over the bar, you\u2019ll know your progress percentage!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"progress percentage to track dependencies in ClickUp\" class=\"wp-image-16540\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"221\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image7-4.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image7-4.png 796w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image7-4-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image7-4-768x284.png 768w\" style=\"width:597px;height:221px\" width=\"597\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Note<\/em><\/strong><em>: See <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-examples\/\">more Gantt chart examples<\/a> and learn all about managing projects with Gantt charts in our <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/gantt-chart-project-management.png\">Gantt Chart project management guide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-drag-and-drop-your-way-to-project-planning\">Drag And Drop Your Way To Project Planning<\/h2>\n<p>Gantt chart dependencies are ingenious.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can set, track, rearrange, and visualize them right from the chart.<\/p>\n<p>But only if you have the right <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/best-project-management-tools\/\">project management tool<\/a> for it.<\/p>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/dependencies-in-excel\/\">Excel template<\/a> will not let you move things around easily with formulas.<\/p>\n<p>And free online Gantt chart templates aren\u2019t very flexible.<\/p>\n<p>The only tool that gives you flexibility, shareability, security, and customization is ClickUp.<\/p>\n<p>This powerful productivity and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/gantt-chart-software-mac\/\">Gantt chart software<\/a> let you create <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/911164-how-to-create-a-task\">tasks<\/a>, set <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/time-estimates\">task duration, and<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/multiple-assignees\">assignees<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-plan\/\">plan projects<\/a>, and so much more. Not to forget, you can create a Gantt chart for multiple projects in ClickUp with <strong>just<\/strong> <strong>three<\/strong> clicks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All that\u2019s left to say is:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\"><strong>Count on ClickUp <\/strong><\/a><strong>to reliably manage your dependencies for free, so that you can get back to that morning cup of coffee you depend on!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img alt=\"woman saying sweet, sweet, coffee gif\" class=\"wp-image-16544\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"281\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image11-4.gif\" width=\"500\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dependencies are everywhere. It\u2019s only human to depend on other things or people.\u00a0 Like depending on your morning coffee \u2615 to become functional. 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