If you encounter a dependency that doesn't align with your timeline, you'll see an alert in the top navigation and warnings visualized on the boards.
Warning Notification
An alert appears in the top-right navigation in case one or more links/dependencies on a board are in a risky or critical state. The icon is called Risky Links and appears as the red and amber circle icons as seen below.
When you click on the Risky Links alert this automatically filters the board by highlighting the corresponding Dependency and Work Item sticky notes that are not aligned on the schedule, causing significant risk to the PI plan.
When clicking on the Risky Links icon you enter into Search mode.
Toggle between Critical or Risky links depending on your focus
Use the Risky Links filter in combination with other search criteria to find the information you need to solve a scheduling issue, make trade-off decisions or answer any question from the SoS or management stakeholder ceremonies
Risky Links Warning States
Risky
The link might be achievable by the implementing team, but there's a significant risk involved. This warning is triggered when the dependency is scheduled for the same sprint as its corresponding Feature (program level item).
Critical
The link isn't feasible within the set timeline. Specifically, this warning appears when the feature (which relies on this dependency) is slated for delivery before the dependency itself is complete.
Dependency Warnings on the Team Board
On the Team Board, stickies that are linked to a Dependency will spotlight Critical dependencies, particularly when the team-level sticky is set for implementation prior to the scheduled completion of the dependency.