Dependencies and Risks

The following are dependencies and risks associated with the information development portion of this project:

Dependencies:


 * Dependency on finished specification plan and completed use cases to write online help.
 * Dependency on thorough audience analysis.
 * Dependency on Microsoft reviewing prototypes and providing feedback in a timely manner.
 * Dependency on testers providing a testing report on time.
 * Schedule/milestone dates dependent on:
 * Seattle developers having a working prototype available on time for testing so the writing team can revise their online help.
 * Seattle developers providing bug fixes on time.
 * Milestones in larger Microsoft project receiving their scheduled approval sign offs.
 * Dependency on team members being familiar with the online help format and software.
 * Dependency on team members working efficiently and effectively with DITA.
 * Dependency on teams in different locations communicating effectively and in a timely manner.
 * Dependency on enough team members remaining free to work on project for the full duration.

Risk Analysis: