WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

(WBS)

DRONE TO HOME DELIVERY

DRONETECH

DATE: 1ST MAY 2021

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INTRODUCTION
The WBS is a view into the project which shows what work the project encompasses. In which
it helps to easily communicate the work and processes involved to execute the project. The
Project Manager and project team use the WBS to develop the project schedule, resource
requirements and costs.

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OUTLINE VIEW

1. Drone to Home Delivery Prototype

1.1 Initiation
1.1.1 Evaluation & Recommendations
1.1.2 Develop Project Charter
1.1.3 Deliverable: Submit Project Charter
1.1.4 Project Sponsor Reviews Project Charter
1.1.5 Project Charter Signed/Approved

1.2 Planning
1.2.1 Create Preliminary Scope Statement
1.2.2 Determine Project Team
1.2.3 Project Team Kickoff Meeting
1.2.4 Develop Project Plan
1.2.5 Submit Project Plan
1.2.6 Milestone: Project Plan Approval

1.3 Execution
1.3.1 Project Kickoff Meeting
1.3.2 Verify & Validate User Requirements
1.3.3 Design System
1.3.4 Procure Hardware/Software
1.3.5 Install Development System
1.3.6 Testing Phase
1.3.7 Install Live System
1.3.8 User Training
1.3.9 Go Live

1.4 Control
1.4.1 Project Management
1.4.2 Project Status Meetings
1.4.3 Risk Management
1.4.4 Update Project Management Plan

1.5 Closeout
1.5.1 Audit Procurement
1.5.2 Document Lessons Learned
1.5.3 Update Files/Records
1.5.4 Gain Formal Acceptance
1.5.5 Archive Files/Documents

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HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE

Level WBS Code Element Name

1 1 Drone to Home Delivery Prototype
2 1.1 Initiation
3 1.1.1 Evaluation & Recommendations
3 1.1.2 Develop Project Charter
3 1.1.3 Deliverable: Submit Project Charter
3 1.1.4 Project Sponsor Reviews Project Charter
3 1.1.5 Project Charter Signed/Approved
2 1.2 Planning
3 1.2.1 Create Preliminary Scope Statement
3 1.2.2 Determine Project Team
3 1.2.3 Project Team Kickoff Meeting
3 1.2.4 Develop Project Plan
3 1.2.5 Submit Project Plan
3 1.2.6 Milestone: Project Plan Approval
2 1.3 Execution
3 1.3.1 Project Kickoff Meeting
3 1.3.2 Verify & Validate User Requirements
3 1.3.3 Design System
3 1.3.4 Procure Hardware/Software
3 1.3.5 Install Development System
3 1.3.6 Testing Phase
3 1.3.7 Install Live System
3 1.3.8 User Training
3 1.3.9 Go Live
2 1.4 Control
3 1.4.1 Project Management
3 1.4.2 Project Status Meetings
3 1.4.3 Risk Management
3 1.4.4 Update Project Management Plan
2 1.5 Closeout
3 1.5.1 Audit Procurement
3 1.5.2 Document Lessons Learned
3 1.5.3 Update Files/Records
3 1.5.4 Gain Formal Acceptance
3 1.5.5 Archive Files/Documents

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TABULAR VIEW
The Tabular View is a nicely organized table view of the WBS. It is a good option for
organizations which prefer table formats.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

1 Drone to Home 1.1 Initiation 1.1.1 Evaluation & Recommendations
Delivery 1.1.2 Develop Project Charter
Prototype
1.1.3 Deliverable: Submit Project Charter
1.1.4 Project Sponsor Reviews Project Charter
1.1.5 Project Charter Signed/Approved
1.2 Planning 1.2.1 Create Preliminary Scope Statement
1.2.2 Determine Project Team
1.2.3 Project Team Kickoff Meeting
1.2.4 Develop Project Plan
1.2.5 Submit Project Plan
1.2.6 Milestone: Project Plan Approval
1.3 Execution 1.3.1 Project Kickoff Meeting
1.3.2 Verify & Validate User Requirements
1.3.3 Design System
1.3.4 Procure Hardware/Software
1.3.5 Install Development System
1.3.6 Testing Phase
1.3.7 Install Live System
1.3.8 User Training
1.3.9 Go Live
1.4 Control 1.4.1 Project Management
1.4.2 Project Status Meetings
1.4.3 Risk Management
1.4.4 Update Project Management Plan
1.5 Closeout 1.5.1 Audit Procurement
1.5.2 Document Lessons Learned
1.5.3 Update Files/Records
1.5.4 Gain Formal Acceptance
1.5.5 Archive Files/Documents

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TREE STRUCTURE VIEW

Drone to Home
Delivery
Prototype
1

Initiation Planning Execution Control Closeout

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

Evaluation & Create Preliminary Project Kickoff Project Audit Procurement

Recommendations Scope Statement Meeting Management 1.5.1
1.1.1 1.2.1 1.3.1 1.4.1

Develop Project Determine Project Verify & Validate Project Status Document Lessons
Charter Team User Requirements Meetings Learned
1.1.2 1.2.2 1.3.2 1.4.2 1.5.2

Deliverable: Project Team Design System Risk Management Update Files/

Submit Project Kickoff Meeting 1.3.3 1.4.3 Records
Charter 1.2.3 1.5.3
1.1.3

Project Sponsor Develop Project Procure Update Project Gain Formal

Reviews Project Plan Hardware/Software Management Plan Acceptance
Charter 1.2.4 1.3.4 1.4.4 1.5.4
1.1.4

Project Charter Submit Project Install Archive Files/

Signed/Approved Plan Development Documents
1.1.5 1.2.5 System 1.5.5
1.3.5

Milestone: Project Testing Phase

Plan Approved 1.3.6
1.2.6

Install Live System

1.3.7

User Training
1.3.8

Go Live
1.3.9

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WBS DICTIONARY
The WBS Dictionary contains all the details of the WBS which are necessary to successfully
complete the project. Most importantly it contains a definition of each Work Package which can
be thought of as a mini scope statement. Resources on the project will look at the WBS

Level WBS Element Name Definition

Code
1 1 Drone to Home Delivery All work to implement a new widget
Prototype management system.
2 1.1 Initiation The work to initiate the project.
3 1.1.1 Evaluation & Recommendations Working group to evaluate solution sets
and make recommendations.
3 1.1.2 Develop Project Charter Project Manager to develop the Project
Charter.
3 1.1.3 Deliverable: Submit Project Project Charter is delivered to the
Charter Project Sponsor.
3 1.1.4 Project Sponsor Reviews Project Project sponsor reviews the Project
Charter Charter.
3 1.1.5 Project Charter Signed/Approved The Project Sponsor signs the Project
Charter which authorizes the Project
Manager to move to the Planning
Process.
2 1.2 The work for the planning process for
Planning the project.
3 1.2.1 Create Preliminary Scope Project Manager creates a Preliminary
Statement Scope Statement.
3 1.2.2 The Project Manager determines the
Determine Project Team project team and requests the resources.
3 1.2.3 The planning process is officially
started with a project kickoff meeting
which includes the Project Manager,
Project Team and Project Sponsor
Project Team Kickoff Meeting (optional).
3 1.2.4 Under the direction of the Project
Manager the team develops the project
Develop Project Plan plan.
3 1.2.5 Project Manager submits the project
Submit Project Plan plan for approval.
3 1.2.6 The project plan is approved and the
Project Manager has permission to
proceed to execute the project according
Milestone: Project Plan Approval to the project plan.
2 1.3 Execution Work involved to execute the project.

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3 1.3.1 Project Manager conducts a formal kick
off meeting with the project team,
project stakeholders and project
Project Kickoff Meeting sponsor.
3 1.3.2 The original user requirements is
reviewed by the project manager and
team, then validated with the
Verify & Validate User users/stakeholders. This is where
Requirements additional clarification may be needed.
3 1.3.3 The technical resources design the new
Design System widget management system.
3 1.3.4 The procurement of all hardware,
software and facility needs for the
Procure Hardware/Software project.
3 1.3.5 Team installs a development system for
testing and customizations of user
Install Development System interfaces.
3 1.3.6 The system is tested with a select set of
Testing Phase users.
3 1.3.7 The actual system is installed and
Install Live System configured.
3 1.3.8 All users are provided with a four hours
training class. Additionally, managers
are provided with an additional two
User Training hours class to cover advanced reporting.
3 1.3.9 Go Live System goes live with all users.
2 1.4 The work involved for the control
Control process of the project.
3 1.4.1 Overall project management for the
Project Management project.
3 1.4.2 Project Status Meetings Weekly team status meetings.
3 1.4.3 Risk management efforts as defined in
Risk Management the Risk Management Plan.
3 1.4.4 Project Manager updates the Project
Management Plan as the project
Update Project Management Plan progresses.
2 1.5 Closeout The work to close-out the project.
3 1.5.1 An audit of all hardware and software
procured for the project, ensures that all
procured products are accounted for and
Audit Procurement in the asset management system.
3 1.5.2 Project Manager along with the project
team performs a lessons learned
meeting and documents the lessons
Document Lessons Learned learned for the project.

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 3 1.5.3 All files and records are updated to
Update Files/Records reflect the widget management system.
3 1.5.4 The Project Sponsor formally accepts
the project by signing the acceptance
Gain Formal Acceptance document included in the project plan.
3 1.5.5 All project related files and documents
Archive Files/Documents are formally archived.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Level of Effort:
Level of Effort (LOE) is how much work is required to complete a task.
WBS Code: A unique identifier assigned to each element in a Work Breakdown
Structure for the purpose of designating the elements hierarchical location
within the WBS.
Work Package: A Work Package is a deliverable or work component at the lowest level of
its WBS branch.
WBS Component: A component of a WBS which is located at any level. It can be a Work
Package or a WBS Element as there's no restriction on what a WBS
Component is.
WBS Element: A WBS Element is a single WBS component and its associated attributes
located anywhere within a WBS. A WBS Element can contain work, or it
can contain other WBS Elements or Work Packages.