Method and system for providing cross project commitments
AssigneeMicrosoft Corporation
InventorsKeshav Puttaswamy, Joseph Hammer, Sundaravadivelan Paranthaman, Alexander Sourov
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Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for managing dependencies between projects in a project management application. The methods and systems utilize one or more project webs which are shared web-based collaborative workspaces for managing dependencies between projects.
Claims25
A method for managing a program having one or more projects using a project management application, comprising:
- generating a project schedule including scheduling data,
- provisioning a web for the project, and,
- providing project dependency data on the project web.
A method for managing a program having one or more projects using a project management application, comprising:
- creating a commitment related to a first project, the commitment including at least one task, a start date, and a completion date,
- receiving the commitment on a project web, and
- storing the commitment on the project web.
A method for managing a program having one or more projects using a project management application, comprising:
- providing a commitment related to a first project, the commitment related to at least one task, a start date, and a completion date,
- sending the commitment to a project web, and
- using the project web to provide the commitment to other users.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.