The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) serves as a guide for defining work as it relates to a specific project's objectives. This book supplies project managers and team members with direction for the preliminary development and the implementation of the WBS. Consistent with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)-Sixth Edition, the WBS Practice Standard presents a standard application of the WBS as a project management tool. Throughout the book, the reader will learn what characteristics constitute a high-quality WBS and discover the substantial benefits of using the WBS in every-day, real-life situations.
Earlier edition issued as: Project Management Institute practice standard for work breakdown structures.
Throughout the book, the reader will learn what characteristics constitute a high-quality WBS and discover the substantial benefits of using the WBS in every-day, real-life situations.
Understand and apply new concepts regarding Work Breakdown Structures The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) has emerged as a foundational concept and tool in Project Management.
In this new edition, you will learn to identify the elements of a good schedule model, its purpose, use, and benefits. You will also discover what is required to produce and maintain a good schedule model.
... breakdowns, work packages can be assigned to either organizations or individuals, but specific resources are assigned only at the activity level. Service Projects Breakdown A WBS for a project where there is no tangible product, but ...
Careful management of these project elements allows projects to be completed successfully. In order to guide a project's direction, project managers utilize the process of configuration management.
Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures, Second Edition
« The WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) is an invaluable tool for project managers and helps accomplish numerous critical steps throughout the life of the project : - Project scope definition - Creation of a framework on which to base project ...
The Standard for Earned Value Management builds on the concepts for EVM described in the Practice Standard for Earned Value Management and includes enhanced project delivery information, by integrating concepts and practices from the ...
Project estimating plays a vital role in project management. Typically completed in the initial planning stages, accurate project estimation can be a difficult task.