# Content Dependency Map

Map the source, asset, product, approval, technical, localization, release, and maintenance conditions that determine whether content can move safely.

## Usage note

Use this map when several content items depend on shared facts, people, systems, assets, approvals, or release events. It complements a schedule by showing why dates are connected.

## How to use this template

1. Define the content deliverables, stages, accountable owners, and intended release outcomes.
2. Express each dependency as a verifiable condition and classify its type and importance.
3. Connect affected deliverables, predecessors, providers, need-by dates, and acceptance evidence.
4. Identify the critical path, shared failure points, escalation route, and safe fallback.
5. Update changes through release and transfer continuing dependencies to maintenance owners.

## Blank template

### Project and deliverable boundary

- **Map ID, project, and coordinator:** [Enter]
- **Reader and release outcome:** [Enter]
- **Deliverables, owners, and channels:** [List]
- **Target release and fixed events:** [Enter]
- **Stages in scope:** [Research / Draft / Review / Localize / Build / Publish / Maintain]
- **Out-of-scope work:** [List]
- **Review cadence:** [Enter]

### Dependency record

Duplicate for each condition.

- **Dependency ID and type:** [Source / Asset / Product / Approval / Technical / Locale / Release / Other]
- **Condition that must be true:** [Write testably]
- **Provider and accepting owner:** [Enter]
- **Affected deliverables/stages:** [List]
- **Predecessor dependencies:** [List or None]
- **Need-by date and available slack:** [Enter]
- **Expected format and acceptance evidence:** [Enter]
- **Status:** [Unconfirmed / Confirmed / In progress / Delivered / Accepted / Blocked]
- **Risk and impact if missed:** [Describe]

### Control and resolution

- **Critical-path status:** [Yes / No / Uncertain]
- **Escalation owner and date:** [Enter]
- **Safe fallback or scope reduction:** [Enter]
- **Decision deadline:** [Enter]
- **Change record:** [What changed, when, by whom]
- **Downstream schedule effect:** [Enter]
- **Final acceptance reference:** [Enter]
- **Ongoing maintenance dependency:** [Owner/trigger or None]