Work Breakdown Structure

Planning Processes Work Breakdown Structure with RAM Estimate Duration and Resources Network Analysis Schedule Development Project Baseline

A deliverable-oriented grouping of project elements that organizes and defines the total work scope of the project. Each descending level represents an increasingly detailed definition of the project work. PMBOK® Guide Definition WBS Definition

The tool for breaking down a project into its component parts. It is the foundation of project planning and one of the most important techniques used in project management. Work Breakdown Structure

Project X Work Breakdown Structure

Software Development Prepare Func.Specs. Approve Requirements Prepare Test plan Prepare Test data Conduct Testing Code Programs Customer Requirements Acceptance Testing Training WBS in Graphical Form

1.Software Development 1.1Customer Requirements 1.1.1Approve Requirements 1.1.2Prepare Functional Specifications 1.2Code Programs 1.3Testing 1.3.1Prepare Test Plan 1.3.2Prepare Test Data 1.3.3Conduct Testing 1.4Training 1.5Acceptance Testing WBS in Outline Form

Dig trenches Dig trenches Install pipe & hardware Install pipe & hardware Cover sprinkler system Cover sprinkler system Remove debris Remove debris Prepare soil Prepare soil Plant lawn seed Plant lawn seed Mark fence line & post Mark fence line & post Install post Install post Install fencing & gates Install fencing & gates Paint fence Paint fence Acquire fence material Acquire fence material Construct fence Construct fence Acquire lawn material Acquire lawn material Install sprinkler system Install sprinkler system Plant grass Plant grass Plant shrubs Plant shrubs 1.1 Design home landscape 1.1 Design home landscape 1.2 Put in lawn 1.2 Put in lawn 1.3 Build fence 1.3 Build fence 1.0 Home Landscape project 1.0 Home Landscape project WBS in Graphical Form

1.0 Home Landscaping Project 1.1 Design home landscape 1.2 Put in lawn Acquire lawn material Install sprinkler system Dig trenches Install pipe and hardware Cover sprinkler system Plant grass Remove debris Prepare soil Plant lawn seed Plant shrubs 1.3 Build fence Acquire fence material Construct fence Mark fence line and post Install post Install fencing and gates Paint fence WBS in Outline Form

Provides a detailed illustration of the project scope Create accurate cost and schedule estimates Monitor progress easily Basis for building project teams Advantages of WBS

WBS Decomposition

WBS Organized by Product

WBS Organized by Phase

WBS must be broken down starting at the top Work packages must add up to the summary task Each summary task and work package must be named an activity that produces a product (use SMART Technique) Criteria for a Successful WBS

specific measurable agreed upon realistic time-bound Criteria for a Successful WBS

Create your Project’s WBS Workshop Time

TasksDurationResponsible Persons/ Team Remark Simple Work plan