Create Work Breakdown Structure

Inputs Tools and Techniques Outputs
  • Project Scope Statement
  • Requirements Documentation
  • Enterprise Environmental Factors
  • Organizational Process Assets
  • Expert Judgment
  • Decomposition
  • Mind Mapping
  • Guided Techniques
  • Facilitated Workshops
  • Work Breakdown Structure
  • WBS Dictionary
  • Scope Baseline
  • Project Scope Management Plan Updates

Details:

Project Scope Statement: Provides a detailed description of the project scope, including deliverables, constraints, and assumptions, which serves as the basis for creating the WBS.

Requirements Documentation: Detailed descriptions of project requirements collected during the Collect Requirements process, which help in defining work packages.

Enterprise Environmental Factors: External factors such as industry standards, organizational culture, and marketplace conditions can influence how scope is managed.

Organizational Process Assets: Past project files, templates, and lessons learned related to scope management provide valuable insights for planning.

Decomposition: Breaking down the project scope into smaller, more manageable components, known as work packages, until they can be effectively planned, executed, and controlled.

Expert Judgment: Input from individuals or groups with expertise in scope management or similar projects can provide valuable insights for planning.

Mind Mapping: A visual technique for brainstorming and organizing project deliverables and activities into a hierarchical structure.

Guided Techniques: Methods such as analogy, templates, and expert judgment help in structuring the WBS according to best practices and industry standards.

Facilitated Workshops: Structured sessions involving key stakeholders and subject matter experts to collaboratively create the WBS.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): A hierarchical decomposition of the project scope into smaller, more manageable components, known as work packages, deliverables, and sub-deliverables.

WBS Dictionary: A companion document to the WBS that provides detailed descriptions of each work package, including its scope, deliverables, milestones, resources, and dependencies.

Scope Baseline: The approved version of the project scope statement, WBS, and WBS dictionary, which serves as a basis for project planning, execution, and control.

Project Scope Management Plan Updates: Changes to the plan that outlines how project scope will be defined, validated, controlled, and managed throughout the project, based on insights gained from WBS development.