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Add functionality to create dependencies

Add functionality to link tasks with dependencies. One the upper level task is complete the tasks that are dependent on it would become active and notify those task owners.

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  • Kelty Germain commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Would love if subtasks within a task could have timelines associated with them instead of having to create a new task for subtasks.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Agree - much needed improvement. This would also help with task assignments allowing for breaking down assignments more granularly

  • RajG commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Agreed - i hope we can get this enabled for subtasks for dependency

  • Jose Zaldivar commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Not having dependencies is a big missing. Adding predecessor would be great as some tasks are linked and one can't start until another is completed.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    In the short-term, it would be helpful if checklist items could be assigned to one or more people, like the task itself.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This is an absolute necessity so that several people can work together on a project with milestones.

  • Sudh Kesaven commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    So, when is the proposed 3 big ideas that could encompass this enhancement getting released to the MS planner? Please advise.

  • Paul Curry commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Being able to have the task depend on one another is a must for any planner. With project timelines always shifting, being able to change the due date and have the other tasks cascade from there is needed. Otherwise, Excel at least can do that.

  • Ralf Lienesch commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Our company uses asana and really loves the functionality of subtasks, which can be handled like the top level tasks. So this is a big argument against teams and pro asana

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Multiple generations of sub-tasks are a must! Our group wants to transition from Asana to Planner due to native integration with Teams, but better sub-task functionality is critical!

  • Marc Kaiser commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Currently using Asana. Primarily because of the missing sub task feature in planner. Sub tasks to behave like a regular task but with a link. The regular task should show a summary and 1 record per sub task, including the assigned person and the from/to date.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Ability to manage tasks interdependencies is the most wanted individual piece of functionality missing in Planner today

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This will never be done. They want you to shell out extra cash for Microsoft Project.

  • Zach Ramsey commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This would be so helpful! As a Project Manager, I want to be able to stage the upcoming tasks for team members. Dependencies would be a great feature!

  • Catherine commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This post is from 2016. This is very overdue! This functionality is very much needed in the project world.

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