Lessons Learned with Microsoft Project (Part 2)


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Lessons Learned with Microsoft Project (Part 2)

Andrew Makar, PMP

April 4, 2005





Lesson #2: Build the “right” level of a Work Breakdown Structure

 

In the previous article, an important lesson learned was to understand the helpful views used to assign tasks, resources and communicate the project schedule. The next lesson learned focuses on building the appropriate work breakdown structure for the project.

 

A work breakdown structure (WBS) is the hierarchy of tasks in the project represented by a combination of numbers or letters. A WBS code identifies a task's unique place in the project plan. The number of levels in the work breakdown structure can vary depending on the project's complexity. Project plans lacking a detailed WBS have multiple resources assigned to the same tasks.



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