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Linked Cards

Connect related work items and manage dependencies

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lightbulb What Linked Cards Does

Create intelligent connections between related work items to track dependencies, relationships, and cross-functional coordination. Whether it's parent-child relationships, blocking dependencies, or related tasks, linked cards help teams understand how work connects together.

info Think of it like a road network - just as roads connect different destinations and some routes depend on others being clear, linked cards show how different work items connect and depend on each other for successful completion.
check_circle Multiple relationship types (parent/child, blocks, relates)
check_circle Cross-project and cross-department linking
check_circle Automated dependency notifications
check_circle Visual relationship mapping
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Connected Work Items
Visual Relationship Network

share Types of Card Relationships

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Parent-Child Relationships

Break large work items into smaller, manageable sub-tasks while maintaining the hierarchical connection.

  • arrow_forwardEpic → User Stories → Tasks
  • arrow_forwardProject → Phases → Deliverables
  • arrow_forwardCampaign → Activities → Actions
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Blocking Dependencies

Identify when one work item must be completed before another can begin or progress.

  • arrow_forwardDesign approval blocks development
  • arrow_forwardServer setup blocks deployment
  • arrow_forwardBudget approval blocks procurement
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Related Items

Connect work items that are related but don't have strict dependencies or hierarchies.

  • arrow_forwardSimilar bug reports
  • arrow_forwardRelated feature requests
  • arrow_forwardCross-department coordination
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Duplicate/Similar

Identify duplicate work or similar requests to consolidate efforts and avoid redundancy.

  • arrow_forwardDuplicate support tickets
  • arrow_forwardSimilar feature requests
  • arrow_forwardRepeated customer issues

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Sales Opportunity Linking
Example relationships:
Main Opportunity: "Acme Corp - Software License"
Child: "Technical Requirements Gathering"
Child: "Pricing Proposal Preparation"
Blocked by: "Legal Contract Review"
Related: "Acme Corp - Training Services"
  • checkLink related opportunities for same client
  • checkConnect prerequisites and approvals
  • checkTrack multi-product sales coordination
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Development Task Dependencies
Example relationships:
Epic: "User Authentication System"
Child: "Database Schema Design"
Child: "Login API Development"
Child: "Frontend Login Form"
Depends on: "Security Framework Setup"
  • checkBreak epics into manageable tasks
  • checkTrack technical dependencies
  • checkCoordinate frontend/backend work
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HR Process Coordination
Example relationships:
Hiring Process: "Senior Developer Position"
Child: "Job Posting Creation"
Child: "Interview Panel Setup"
Blocked by: "Budget Approval"
Related: "Team Expansion Planning"
  • checkCoordinate hiring pipeline stages
  • checkLink approval processes
  • checkConnect related HR initiatives
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Support Issue Relationships
Example relationships:
Main Issue: "Customer Login Problems"
Duplicate: "Unable to Access Account"
Related: "Password Reset Not Working"
Causes: "Server Authentication Bug"
Escalated to: "Development Bug Fix"
  • checkGroup related customer issues
  • checkLink to root cause analysis
  • checkTrack escalation chains

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Suggested Links

AI-powered suggestions for potential card relationships based on content, keywords, and team patterns.

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Dependency Notifications

Automatic alerts when blocking cards are completed or when dependent work can begin.

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Visual Relationship Maps

Interactive diagrams showing how cards connect, making complex relationships easy to understand at a glance.

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Status Propagation

Automatically update related cards when status changes occur, keeping everyone informed of impacts.

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Complete Context

Never work in isolation again. See how your work connects to the bigger picture and understand dependencies before they become blockers.

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Faster Coordination

Eliminate delays caused by unknown dependencies. Teams can plan better and coordinate more effectively when relationships are clear.

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Reduced Redundancy

Identify duplicate work and similar efforts before they waste resources. Link related work to consolidate and collaborate.

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Better Planning

Understanding work relationships enables better project planning, resource allocation, and timeline estimation.

groups Cross-Department Coordination

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Sales ↔ Delivery

Link sales opportunities to implementation projects, ensuring smooth handoffs and realistic expectations.

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Support ↔ Development

Connect customer issues to bug fixes and feature requests, closing the feedback loop.

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HR ↔ Operations

Link hiring needs to operational capacity planning and team expansion initiatives.

device_hub Related Features

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Card Management

Create and organize interconnected work items

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Workflow Management

Design workflows that handle card dependencies

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Dashboard Analytics

Visualize relationships and dependency chains