Chapter 5: Connected Transactions

Dependency Mapping Exercise

Printable Worksheet + Worked Example
Editable Word document (.docx) + print-ready PDF

"What has to be true before each step can proceed?"

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What You'll Get

A worked example showing a complete dependency map for a simplified bond issuance (6 steps)

A blank dependency mapping template for your own transactions

Structured columns: Step / What It Depends On / Who Confirms / What Happens If Delayed

Reflection prompts that reveal where dependencies are assumed rather than explicit

How It Works

1

Review the worked bond issuance example to understand the format

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Choose a recent complex transaction from your organization

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Map each step, its dependencies, confirmation owner, and delay impact

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Use the reflection prompts to identify assumed vs. explicit dependencies

Who It's For

Built for complex deal teams

Anyone managing multi-step transactions: bond closings, capital projects, real estate deals, or complex vendor engagements where sequence matters.

The Key Insight

Invisible dependencies cause most failures

Most transaction failures aren't caused by individual mistakes — they're caused by invisible dependencies. This exercise makes the chain visible.

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This resource is a companion to Chapter 5: Connected Transactions of When Money Moves.
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