Work break down structure (WBS)

Revision as of 17:24, 13 February 2022

Abstract

Taking on a project can be a confusing task for even the most experienced project manager. In the start-up phase of a project the goal is defined, and it is expected to estimate a budged and a timeframe of the project. Often several things will happen doing the elapse of the project, that in the end will lead up to the final reaching of the project goal. To create a better view of the project it can be helpful to part the project and the goal onto sub-goals or sub-events – to break down the project. By estimating the timeframe and budget of the sub-events or sub-goals, the timeframe of the project can be estimated as well as the budged. This method is referred to as Work Break Down Structure (WBS), as it is a way to structure the project by breaking it down and this is the addressed subject of this article.

The article consisted of the following sections:

- What is WBS?

- Why is WBS an important tool in project management?

- How to implement WBS

- What are the limitations of WBS?

In each section, the question will be answered.

This article is a part of the final deliverable in the course 42433 Advanced engineering project, program and portfolio management taught in the spring of 2022 on DTU. It is written by a student for other students taking the same course.

What is WBS?

Why is WBS an important tool in project management?

How to implement WBS

What are the limitations of WBS?

Links/ref CBS link: https://www.adeaca.com/blog/faq-items/what-is-a-work-breakdown-structure/ course notes complexity https://learn.inside.dtu.dk/d2l/le/content/102752/viewContent/401279/View 10 golden rules https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2XJsjBadSI