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	Pros		Pros
	# The methodology lies on the visual representation of things. ~~This makes it an appealing technique for the managers to use~~.		# The methodology lies on the visual representation of things.<ref name=Understanding> Killen, C. P., & Kjaer, C. (2012). Understanding project interdependencies: The role of visual representation, culture and process. International Journal of Project Management, 30(5), 554-566. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-14251-3_2#citeas </ref>
	# The process is easy to understand and put into practice. There is no need to have a lot of learning to develop it in a project.		# The process is easy to understand and put into practice. There is no need to have a lot of learning to develop it in a project.
	# The managers can get new insights from the mapping. The insights can vary from new information presented in a different way as before, maybe extra information gathered in the data collection or thanks to how easy are connections visualized.		# The managers can get new insights from the mapping. The insights can vary from new information presented in a different way as before, maybe extra information gathered in the data collection or thanks to how easy are connections visualized.

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	However, it does not need to be only from interviews. In the first phase of the data collection, it helps to have an understanding of the big picture. This can be done with interviews with project managers and executives. Once this has been done, more detailed interviews with other project managers or questionaries can be done to gather specific information.		However, it does not need to be only from interviews. In the first phase of the data collection, it helps to have an understanding of the big picture. This can be done with interviews with project managers and executives. Once this has been done, more detailed interviews with other project managers or questionaries can be done to gather specific information.

	[[File:VPM2.png\|thumb\|400 px]]=== Analysis of data and development of network mapping ===		[[File:VPM2.png\|thumb\|400 px]]
			=== Analysis of data and development of network mapping ===
	After collecting all the data, the next step is to understand it in order to create value out of it. Analyst consultants know how hard it is to utilize the information gathered in a process like this for arriving to conclusions. In this case the first thing to od would be understanding the information deeply and organizing it to create the network.		After collecting all the data, the next step is to understand it in order to create value out of it. Analyst consultants know how hard it is to utilize the information gathered in a process like this for arriving to conclusions. In this case the first thing to od would be understanding the information deeply and organizing it to create the network.
	For creating the network making the first thing would be to lay out all the projects involved in the mapping and connecting them. In here we would have to include all the possible relations between the different projects and create a customized network for the different type of interdependencies. In the experiment, Killen and Kjaer, they categorized the dependencies by strength (minor, important or critical) and type (outcome, learning, resource or other). The strength categorization could be identify with a color, for instance, which can help when using the mapping because it gives important information very fast.		For creating the network making the first thing would be to lay out all the projects involved in the mapping and connecting them. In here we would have to include all the possible relations between the different projects and create a customized network for the different type of interdependencies. In the experiment, Killen and Kjaer, they categorized the dependencies by strength (minor, important or critical) and type (outcome, learning, resource or other). The strength categorization could be identify with a color, for instance, which can help when using the mapping because it gives important information very fast.

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Pros and limitations of methodology

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	The VPM displays are a way helping the managers focus their strengths on key dependencies of the project, but it is true that it may also have some limitations.		The VPM displays are a way helping the managers focus their strengths on key dependencies of the project, but it is true that it may also have some limitations.

	Pros		Pros
	# The methodology lies on the visual representation of things. This makes it an appealing technique for the managers to use.		# The methodology lies on the visual representation of things. This makes it an appealing technique for the managers to use.

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Specific implementation for project interdependencies with resources and data required. Steps to follow

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	== Specific implementation for project interdependencies with resources and data required. Steps to follow ==		== Specific implementation for project interdependencies with resources and data required. Steps to follow ==

	As we have indicated above there are different approaches for this methodology developed by several sources. In this specific case we will follow the methodology developed by Catherine Killen and Cai Kjaer named visual project mapping for project interdependencies. <ref name=~~projinter~~> ''Visual project mapping of project interdependencies'' (2007)Project Management conference. Project Management Australia, 2011. from: https://opus.lib.uts.edu.au/bitstream/10453/17448/1/2010004326.pdf </ref>		As we have indicated above there are different approaches for this methodology developed by several sources. In this specific case we will follow the methodology developed by Catherine Killen and Cai Kjaer named visual project mapping for project interdependencies. <ref name=VPM> ''Visual project mapping of project interdependencies'' (2007)Project Management conference. Project Management Australia, 2011. from: https://opus.lib.uts.edu.au/bitstream/10453/17448/1/2010004326.pdf </ref>
	As an overall view of the methodology there are three phases for conducting the tool:		As an overall view of the methodology there are three phases for conducting the tool:

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	== Specific implementation for project interdependencies with resources and data required. Steps to follow ==		== Specific implementation for project interdependencies with resources and data required. Steps to follow ==

	As we have indicated above there are different approaches for this methodology developed by several sources. In this specific case we will follow the methodology developed by Catherine Killen and Cai Kjaer named visual project mapping for project interdependencies.		As we have indicated above there are different approaches for this methodology developed by several sources. In this specific case we will follow the methodology developed by Catherine Killen and Cai Kjaer named visual project mapping for project interdependencies. <ref name=projinter> ''Visual project mapping of project interdependencies'' (2007)Project Management conference. Project Management Australia, 2011. from: https://opus.lib.uts.edu.au/bitstream/10453/17448/1/2010004326.pdf </ref>
	As an overall view of the methodology there are three phases for conducting the tool:		As an overall view of the methodology there are three phases for conducting the tool:

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	When having the interdependency mapping, the project managers will use it to make decisions and understand better their project and external sources. The interpretation of the resulting map can lead to several findings. These can be communicated to the project managers in different feedback sessions from a consulting group that has examined the interdependency network mapping in depth.		When having the interdependency mapping, the project managers will use it to make decisions and understand better their project and external sources. The interpretation of the resulting map can lead to several findings. These can be communicated to the project managers in different feedback sessions from a consulting group that has examined the interdependency network mapping in depth.
	The project might have strong dependencies with different stakeholders, and the managers would benefit from reducing those dependencies. They may also identify key dependencies that will need to be informed of the project status on a regular basis.		The project might have strong dependencies with different stakeholders, and the managers would benefit from reducing those dependencies. They may also identify key dependencies that will need to be informed of the project status on a regular basis.

	== Pros and limitations of methodology ==		== Pros and limitations of methodology ==

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References

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	= References =		= References =
	~~C.Killen, C.Kjaer (2011) Visual Project mapping of project interdependencies~~		<references/>
	Audet, L., McEwan, E., & Sargent, E. (2002). Project interdependency management. Paper presented at Project Management Institute Annual Seminars & Symposium, San Antonio, TX. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute.[https:/~~/www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-interdependency-management-1038]~~

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	This methodology is based on the idea of project interdependencies combine with the visual aid that network mapping provides. The interdependencies are defined as capabilities to assess a project successfully. These can be seen from different perspectives, as capabilities that the project requires from external sources or capabilities that the project needs to deliver to external sources.<ref name=projinter> ''Project interdependency management'' (2002, October) from: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-interdependency-management-1038 </ref>		This methodology is based on the idea of project interdependencies combine with the visual aid that network mapping provides. The interdependencies are defined as capabilities to assess a project successfully. These can be seen from different perspectives, as capabilities that the project requires from external sources or capabilities that the project needs to deliver to external sources.<ref name=projinter> ''Project interdependency management'' (2002, October) from: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-interdependency-management-1038 </ref>
	As it can be seen interdependencies explain the relationship between the project and its external context, in particular with other projects. A good example could be a when a project needs to have some resources and these have to be shared with other projects or maybe the company has to wait to use it.
			As it can be seen interdependencies explain the relationship between the project and its external context, in particular with other projects. A good example could be a when a project needs to have some resources and these have to be shared with other projects or maybe the company has to wait to use it.

	This methodology is based on what is called network mapping. Network mapping is a tool used in different feels such as mathematics, biology, management, and so on. The tool consists of creating a network with notes that are connected with arrows or simple lines. this network represents their relationships between the nodes. The meaning of the layout can change accordingly to the needs of the project and the company. A special version of the network mapping is called the social network mapping which describes the relationship between people in companies as well as organizations within organizations. in this way of implementation of the tool each node represents a person in the network and its importance can be represented as the size of the node, for instance. As we will see below people are not the only possible usage for this methodology in this case it has been proven that projects can be used as the nodes for the network.		This methodology is based on what is called network mapping. Network mapping is a tool used in different feels such as mathematics, biology, management, and so on. The tool consists of creating a network with notes that are connected with arrows or simple lines. this network represents their relationships between the nodes. The meaning of the layout can change accordingly to the needs of the project and the company. A special version of the network mapping is called the social network mapping which describes the relationship between people in companies as well as organizations within organizations. in this way of implementation of the tool each node represents a person in the network and its importance can be represented as the size of the node, for instance. As we will see below people are not the only possible usage for this methodology in this case it has been proven that projects can be used as the nodes for the network.

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	== Basis of methodology and situations in which it can be used ==		== Basis of methodology and situations in which it can be used ==

	This methodology is based on the idea of project interdependencies combine with the visual aid that network mapping provides. The interdependencies are defined as capabilities to assess a project successfully. These can be seen from different perspectives, as capabilities that the project requires from external sources or capabilities that the project needs to deliver to external sources. As it can be seen interdependencies explain the relationship between the project and its external context, in particular with other projects. A good example could be a when a project needs to have some resources and these have to be shared with other projects or maybe the company has to wait to use it.		This methodology is based on the idea of project interdependencies combine with the visual aid that network mapping provides. The interdependencies are defined as capabilities to assess a project successfully. These can be seen from different perspectives, as capabilities that the project requires from external sources or capabilities that the project needs to deliver to external sources.<ref name=projinter> ''Project interdependency management'' (2002, October) from: https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/project-interdependency-management-1038 </ref>
			As it can be seen interdependencies explain the relationship between the project and its external context, in particular with other projects. A good example could be a when a project needs to have some resources and these have to be shared with other projects or maybe the company has to wait to use it.

	This methodology is based on what is called network mapping. Network mapping is a tool used in different feels such as mathematics, biology, management, and so on. The tool consists of creating a network with notes that are connected with arrows or simple lines. this network represents their relationships between the nodes. The meaning of the layout can change accordingly to the needs of the project and the company. A special version of the network mapping is called the social network mapping which describes the relationship between people in companies as well as organizations within organizations. in this way of implementation of the tool each node represents a person in the network and its importance can be represented as the size of the node, for instance. As we will see below people are not the only possible usage for this methodology in this case it has been proven that projects can be used as the nodes for the network.		This methodology is based on what is called network mapping. Network mapping is a tool used in different feels such as mathematics, biology, management, and so on. The tool consists of creating a network with notes that are connected with arrows or simple lines. this network represents their relationships between the nodes. The meaning of the layout can change accordingly to the needs of the project and the company. A special version of the network mapping is called the social network mapping which describes the relationship between people in companies as well as organizations within organizations. in this way of implementation of the tool each node represents a person in the network and its importance can be represented as the size of the node, for instance. As we will see below people are not the only possible usage for this methodology in this case it has been proven that projects can be used as the nodes for the network.

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	This methodology is based on what is called network mapping. Network mapping is a tool used in different feels such as mathematics, biology, management, and so on. The tool consists of creating a network with notes that are connected with arrows or simple lines. this network represents their relationships between the nodes. The meaning of the layout can change accordingly to the needs of the project and the company. A special version of the network mapping is called the social network mapping which describes the relationship between people in companies as well as organizations within organizations. in this way of implementation of the tool each node represents a person in the network and its importance can be represented as the size of the node, for instance. As we will see below people are not the only possible usage for this methodology in this case it has been proven that projects can be used as the nodes for the network.		This methodology is based on what is called network mapping. Network mapping is a tool used in different feels such as mathematics, biology, management, and so on. The tool consists of creating a network with notes that are connected with arrows or simple lines. this network represents their relationships between the nodes. The meaning of the layout can change accordingly to the needs of the project and the company. A special version of the network mapping is called the social network mapping which describes the relationship between people in companies as well as organizations within organizations. in this way of implementation of the tool each node represents a person in the network and its importance can be represented as the size of the node, for instance. As we will see below people are not the only possible usage for this methodology in this case it has been proven that projects can be used as the nodes for the network.

	Even though projects are of very different natures and half a huge variety of scopes they all have in common that they depend on other projects. these projects can be government interests and their own objectives, other companies’ projects which collapse in interests, or it may be inside the same company projects from different departments that has to align inside the same framework. This makes the project interdependency mapping tool one that can be used in any case scenario which makes it a very interesting methodology for any type of project.		Even though projects are of very different natures and half a huge variety of scopes they all have in common that they depend on other projects. these projects can be government interests and their own objectives, other companies’ projects which collapse in interests, or it may be inside the same company projects from different departments that has to align inside the same framework. This makes the project interdependency mapping tool one that can be used in any case scenario which makes it a very interesting methodology for any type of project.

	== Specific implementation for project interdependencies with resources and data required. Steps to follow ==		== Specific implementation for project interdependencies with resources and data required. Steps to follow ==

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	However, it does not need to be only from interviews. In the first phase of the data collection, it helps to have an understanding of the big picture. This can be done with interviews with project managers and executives. Once this has been done, more detailed interviews with other project managers or questionaries can be done to gather specific information.		However, it does not need to be only from interviews. In the first phase of the data collection, it helps to have an understanding of the big picture. This can be done with interviews with project managers and executives. Once this has been done, more detailed interviews with other project managers or questionaries can be done to gather specific information.

	[[File:VPM2.png\|thumb\|400 px]=== Analysis of data and development of network mapping ===		[[File:VPM2.png\|thumb\|400 px]]=== Analysis of data and development of network mapping ===
	After collecting all the data, the next step is to understand it in order to create value out of it. Analyst consultants know how hard it is to utilize the information gathered in a process like this for arriving to conclusions. In this case the first thing to od would be understanding the information deeply and organizing it to create the network.		After collecting all the data, the next step is to understand it in order to create value out of it. Analyst consultants know how hard it is to utilize the information gathered in a process like this for arriving to conclusions. In this case the first thing to od would be understanding the information deeply and organizing it to create the network.
	For creating the network making the first thing would be to lay out all the projects involved in the mapping and connecting them. In here we would have to include all the possible relations between the different projects and create a customized network for the different type of interdependencies. In the experiment, Killen and Kjaer, they categorized the dependencies by strength (minor, important or critical) and type (outcome, learning, resource or other). The strength categorization could be identify with a color, for instance, which can help when using the mapping because it gives important information very fast.		For creating the network making the first thing would be to lay out all the projects involved in the mapping and connecting them. In here we would have to include all the possible relations between the different projects and create a customized network for the different type of interdependencies. In the experiment, Killen and Kjaer, they categorized the dependencies by strength (minor, important or critical) and type (outcome, learning, resource or other). The strength categorization could be identify with a color, for instance, which can help when using the mapping because it gives important information very fast.