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Chapter 2
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• The WBS represents a logical decomposition
of the work to be performed and focuses on
how the product, service, or result is naturally
subdivided. It is an outline of what work is to
be performed.
LEVEL ELEMENT DESCRIPTION
1 Project
2 Category
3 Sub-category
4 Work Package

Work Package

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Deliverables and Milestones


• Deliverables
– Verifiable work products
– Reports, presentations, prototypes, etc.

• Milestones
– Significant events or achievements
– Acceptance of deliverables or phase completion
– Quality control
– Keeps team focused

Developing the WBS

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Developing the WBS


• The WBS Should Be Deliverable-Oriented
– Ensure WBS allows for the delivery of all the project’s
deliverables as defined in project scope
– 100 percent rule
• The Level of Detail Should Support Planning and
Control
• Developing the WBS Should Involve the People Who
Will Be Doing the Work
• Learning Cycles and Lessons Learned Can Support
the Development of a WBS

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Responsibility Matrix

• Intersection of WBS and organization


structure
• Rows = persons or functional positions
• Columns = work tasks or packages for which
each personnel is responsible
• Useful for monitoring and control
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What is a Work Breakdown Structure?

Planning a project using earned value


management is no different than the initial
planning necessary to implement any given
project. There are basic items that you need to
know and understand as a project manager:

– How much is the project going to cost (Cost)?

On the following pages we will define and discuss


a WBS.

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Module 2: Work Breakdown Structure

Welcome to Module 2. The objective of this module is to


introduce you to Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and
other supporting documents.

This module will include defining and illustrating the


following topics:

• Work Breakdown Structure

• WBS dictionary

• Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)

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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)


Overview:

The WBS assists project leaders, participants, and


stakeholders in the development of a clear vision of
the end products or outcomes to be produced by the
project.

It provides the framework for all deliverables


throughout the project life cycle.

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Wait for a minute…did you clearly understand what


you just read on the slide before?

This is quite important…as a project manager your


role is to achieve the project’s objectives.
Therefore, the deliverables must be captured
effectively by the project team as part of the WBS.
If it is not part of the WBS, it is not part of the
project. Very simple, right?

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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Let us continue with some


critical data you must
understand as a good
project manager.

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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)


Very important key points to keep in mind while developing a WBS:

1. The WBS is created with the help of the team.


2. The first level is completed before the project is broken
down further.
3. Each level of the WBS is a smaller piece of the level above.
4. The WBS includes only deliverables that are really needed.
5. Deliverables not included in the WBS are not part of the
project.

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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

BENEFITS:

1. It provides the project team members with an


understanding of where their pieces fit into the
overall project management plan.
2. It facilitates communication and cooperation
among team members.
3. It provides a basis for estimating staff, cost, and
time.
4. It helps people get their minds around the project.

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Make sure you read this information twice:

Under a professional project management methodology, every single


project you manage must have a WBS.

You cannot afford to misunderstand this important project


management tool.

Why?

Without it, the project will take longer, elements will slip through the
cracks, and the project will be negatively impacted.

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