Work Breakdown Structure, WBS

Work Breakdown Structure, WBS

1. Provide

   • A precise description of all significant work
   • A graphical representation of the hierarchy
   • A basic for estimation & resource assignmet
   • A framework for schedule, budget & expense tracking

2. Not provide

   • A project plan
   • A schedule
   • A chronological listing
   • dependencies between tasks

3. Definition

   • A deliverable-Oriented hierarchical breakdown
   • Excuted by project team
   • a team effort

4. Used for

   • To align Customer expectations
   • To Facilitate Communication between Stackholder
   • To build Estimates
   • To Manage Resource

5. Types

   • Product oriented
   • Process Oriented

6. Build

   • Identify the major components of work
   • decide type
   • identify the next level of work
   • Breakdown the work under each level