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Guide: A Deliverable - Oriented Grouping of Project Elements that Organizes and Defines the Total Scope of the Project. Each Descending Level Represents an Increasingly Detailed Definition of the Project Work.
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Tail
Legs
Body
Head
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WBS CONCEPT
Outline
of the Work to be Performed Provides a Framework for Defining the Work on the Project - SOW Provides a Framework for Planning (Work Not in the WBS is Work Not in the Project)
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Definitions
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WBS Consists of Elements The Lowest Level Element in the WBS is Often Referred to as a Work Package A Work Package Consists of Tasks or Activities Elements are Described by Nouns Activities Contain Verbs
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SOFTWARE PROJECT
TRAINING MATERIALS
USER DOCUMENTS
SOFTWARE SYSTEM
SYSTEM ANALYSIS
PROJECT MGT
MODULE 1
MODULE 2
MODULE 3
SYSTEM TEST
Level 3
CODING
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100 % Rule
The next level decomposition of a WBS element (child level) must represent 100% of the work applicable to the next higher (parent) element.
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PERMITS/ INSPECTIONS
GROUNDS
GARAGE
CONSTR. PLANS
PROJECT MGT
FOUNDATION
WALLS
ROOF
UTILITIES
ASSEMBLY
FRAME
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ASSEMBLY
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Product Breakdown
Decomposition
of the Natural, Physical Structure of the Deliverable Follows a BOM Framework The Deliverable is a Tangible Product Most Common Example Used
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PERMITS/ INSPECTIONS
GROUNDS
GARAGE
CONSTR. PLANS
PROJECT MGT
FOUNDATION
WALLS
ROOF
UTILITIES
ASSEMBLY
FRAME
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ASSEMBLY
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Service Breakdown
No
Tangible Output Product Main Event or Service Decomposition Based on a Logical Grouping (not Physical Structure) Often Developed Bottom-up Detailed Activities May be Checklists Lend Themselves to Templates
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Attendees
Transportation
Facilities
Program
Displays
Project Management
Level 3
Receptions
Spouse Activities
Presentations
Tours
Level 4
Papers
Speakers
Translators
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Does not have a Well-Structured Primary Product as a Deliverable May Have Several Products that Collectively Achieve the Planned Result The Projects are Process-Based
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1. Work Plan
3. Hazard Analysis
4. Q.A. Process
6. HACCP Implementation
7. Project Management
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1. Integrative
Level 1 New Technology Bicycle Project
Level 2
Preliminary Design
Bicycle
Project Management
Frame
Seat Assembly
Handlebars
Assembly
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2. Analytical
Level 1 New PC Development
Project Management
Documentation
Personal Computer
System Test
System Analyses
Structure
Circuit Boards
Hard Disk
Power Supply
Assembly
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3. Process
Level 1 Aircraft System
Project Management
Support Equipment
Air Vehicle
Facilities
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3. Process
Level 1 New PC Development Level 2 Project Management Personal Computer System Analyses
Documentation
System Test
Structure
Circuit Boards
Hard Disk
Power Supply
Assembly
Design
Procurement
Fabrication
Subsystem Test
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4. Project Management
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Special Type of WBS Element All Projects have a PM Element May be Looked-at Conceptually as an Overhead Element
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4. Project Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Level 2)
Level 3 PROJECT START AND FINISH Level 4 Work Packages
Contract Award Complete Project Kick-off Meeting Monthly/Quarterly Project Reviews Corporate Reviews In-Process Reviews Close-out Meeting Action Item Tracking System Monthly Progress Report Annual Report Budget/Financial Status Report Project Charter Master Schedule Project Plan (Current and Future Phases Risk Management & etc
REPORTS
PLANS
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4. Project Management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Level 2)
Level 3 CONTROL Level 4 Work Packages
Schedule Tracking Cost Tracking Earned Value Management Analysis Variance Analysis Corrective Action Work-Arounds Project Management Office Space/Relocation Correspondence Control System Procurement/Purchasing Subcontract Management Contract Management
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROJECT SUPPORT
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PMBOK GUIDE: A group of related projects managed in a coordinated way. Programs usually include an element of ongoing work.
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Feasibility, Conceptual or Initiation Planning Execution or Implementation Close-Out Operations and Maintenance (Program Management)
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PM Elements at Level 1 Level 2 PM Elements for each Phase/Project Level 2 PM Elements that Relate to Subsequent Phases
Cross-cutting Analytical Elements Outputs for Future Phases
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Level 1 PM Decomposition
Level 1
Program Management
Communications
Program Support
Program Control
Etc.
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TSS PROJECT
Project Management
Requirements Specification
Initial Specification Final Specification
Design Specification
TSS Software
Module 1 Module 2 Integrate Modules
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WBS in MS Project 98
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Summary
Generic WBS Elements
Level 0 PROGRAM
Level 1
Program Management
Phase/ Project
Project A
Phase/ Project
Ongoing Work
Level 2
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Thank You
Dr. Gregory T. Haugan P.O. Box 30 Heathsville, VA 224 3 804 580 2166 ghaugan@crosslink.net
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