Dependency Management for Scaled Agile
Teams, From Planning to Execution

Q: What is agile dependency management?

Agile dependency management is how teams find, agree, track and resolve the work they need from each other. A dependency exists when one piece of work cannot start or finish until another is done. In scaled agile the important ones are between teams, and the risk is the dependency nobody wrote down until it was too late to re-plan.

Q: What is the Kendis Dependency Extension?

The Kendis Dependency Extension brings your full dependency model directly into Jira Cloud and Azure DevOps work items. When a team member opens a Jira issue, they see all linked dependencies including provider/consumer roles, status, target resolution date, and whether the dependency is on track, without needing to open Kendis. The extension is available for Jira Cloud on the Atlassian Marketplace and for Azure DevOps.

Q: Is Kendis available with European cloud hosting?

Yes. Kendis offers European cloud hosting for organisations that require their data to remain within EU jurisdiction. This is particularly relevant for enterprises operating under GDPR requirements who cannot use US-only cloud infrastructure. Contact the Kendis team to discuss deployment options.

Q: How does Kendis handle cross-ALM dependencies?

For organisations where different programs or ARTs use different tools, such as Jira for some teams and Azure DevOps for others, Kendis manages cross-ALM dependencies using Kendis-native link types. Both the Jira user and the Azure DevOps user see the dependency rendered inside their respective tool via the Kendis extension.

Q: What are the features available on the dependency management board?

Our instant ART-level dashboard shows total dependencies, overdue items, reverse dependencies, and unplanned blockers, giving RTEs a real-time risk picture without leaving Kendis.

Q: Can you set watchers and deadlines on a dependency?

Yes, you can add both watchers and deadlines to dependencies in Kendis to keep stakeholders informed and ensure timely resolution. These features help manage risks and keep the spotlight on critical dependencies during program ceremonies.

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single place to identify, map, and resolve dependencies across teams, programs
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You Can’t Manage What You Can’t See

In large organizations, teams often work in isolated silos leading to

Disconnected Teams

Working across Jira & AzureDevOps with no single place of context

Scaling Challenges

The more teams, the more cross-ART dependencies.

Hidden Roadblocks

Dependencies that are not surfaced during planning become delivery risks.

Visualize Dependencies Across All Levels

Kendis offers a robust set of features for managing and visualizing dependencies, especially for large-scale agile frameworks.

Visualize all Types of Dependencies

Kendis allows you to create dependencies between various work item types, including feature to feature, feature to story, story to feature and story to story

Dedicated Board to Manage Dependencies

Visualize your features, cross-team and cross-program dependencies in real time. With built-in analytics layers that let you identify bottlenecks before they become problems.

Track Across Multiple Programs

Track delivery by features, teams, and sprints, all in real time for one or multiple products. See what’s planned vs. completed, monitor team progress, and spot trends early to stay on track. Comparison report to view changes made after planning.

Capability, epic, or Portfolio level

Kendis allows you to create dependencies between various work item types, including feature to feature, feature to story, story to feature and story to story

Dependency Extension for Jira Cloud & Azure DevOps

The Kendis Dependency Extension surfaces your full dependency model: provider/consumer relationships, status, target resolution date, ownership, and risk indicators, directly inside Jira Cloud issues and Azure DevOps work items, using a dedicated inline widget.

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Through the PI

How Kendis manages dependencies through a PI

The life of a dependency within one Planning Interval, on one live board.

Identify

Teams raise dependencies feature by feature during PI Planning breakouts, straight on the program board.

Agree

The providing team accepts the dependency and plans the work into an iteration.

Visualise

Each dependency becomes a line on the board with an owner, due date and status, synced to Jira or Azure DevOps.

Track

Review open dependencies by due date in every Coach Sync, with alerts when a date is missed.

Resolve

Close the dependency when the work is delivered, or re-plan it early when it slips.

Seamless Dependency Creation & Management

Kendis offers a robust set of features for managing and visualizing dependencies, especially for large-scale agile frameworks.

Drag and Drop

Directly on the Program Board, the fastest method during live PI Planning sessions.

Create by Search

When the target item isn't visible on a busy board, search by board, sprint, or item type to link precisely.

AI-assisted creation

Kendis AI generates dependency descriptions based on your existing plan context, reducing manual documentation effort.

Smart Filtering and Tracking

Narrow your view to a specific planning increment or zoom out across multiple PIs for long-term alignment.

Filter by Status

You can filter dependencies by status (Open, Closed, Overdue, Resolved), team, PI, or due date

Track Progress by Multiple Criteria

Group by insights allowing you to Group by objectives, parent epic, or teams. Narrow your view to a specific planning increment or zoom out across multiple PIs for long-term alignment.

Smart filtering and tracking of dependencies

Kendis is purpose-built for scaled agile environments.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What teams ask about managing dependencies in Kendis.

What is agile dependency management?

What is the Kendis Dependency Extension?

Is Kendis available with European cloud hosting?

How does Kendis handle cross-ALM dependencies?

What are the features available on the dependency management board?

Can you set watchers and deadlines on a dependency?

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Dependency Management for Scaled Agile
Teams, From Planning to Execution

You Can’t Manage What You Can’t See

Visualize Dependencies Across All Levels

Dependency Extension for Jira Cloud & Azure DevOps