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Understanding interdependencies in a project can reveal unexpected alliances and improve collaboration by highlighting how various tasks or processes intertwine across multiple roles. This perspective can identify where bottlenecks or misalignments might occur, and also reveal areas where two roles that rarely interact might benefit from more direct collaboration. By understanding these interdependencies, leaders can make more informed decisions and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project.
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Another illustration to show how data can be used to tell a story of relationships and interconnectivity is through the use of the . Take project management as a use case, the chord diagram shines light on organizational interdependencies, which depict how various tasks or processes intertwine across multiple roles. Different contributors may be involved at multiple stages, and their inputs can loop back in ways that aren't immediately obvious in a standard project plan. This perspective is invaluable for leaders who want to identify where bottlenecks or misalignments might occur. On the other hand, understanding interdependencies can reveal unexpected alliances, where two roles that rarely interact might benefit from more direct collaboration.
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