work breakdown structure (wbs) in project management
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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Project Management
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Project ManagementProject Initiation
• Stakeholder Analysis• Problem Analysis• Objectives Analysis• Alternatives Analysis• SWOT Analysis
Project Planning & Design
• Design & Monitoring Framework (DMF)
• Design Summary• Indicators & Targets• Data Source• Assumptions & Risks
• Work Breakdown Structure• Gantt Chart
Project Implementation,
Monitoring, Controlling and
Evaluation
Project Completion
ACTIVITIES
Design and Monitoring Framework Reference
ACTIVITIES
DesignSummary
PerformanceTargets/Indicators
Data Sources/Reporting Mech.
Assumptions/Risks
Outcome
Impact
Outputs
Activities Inputs
Version
How to prepare the WBS from the DMF (Design and Monitoring Framework)
A tool for breaking down a project into its components and activities. Components are broken down to activities. Activities are broken down to sub-activities. Each lower level sub-activities can be
broken down to further details.
What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?
It organizes the team’s work into manageable sections.
It is the foundation of project planning and one of the most important techniques used in project management.
Importance of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Importance of WBS
• A WBS visually defines the scope of a project into manageable chunks
• A WBS helps a project team to understand the project because each level of the WBS provides further definition and detail.
To serve as basis for estimating realistic costs
To serve as basis for monitoring progress easily
To serve as basis for building project teams
Why WBS?
Can be organized by Phases
Can be organized by Components
How to organize WBS
NSEC Road Project
NSEC Road Project
Thailand Road Segment
Thailand Road Segment
China Road Segment
China Road Segment
Resettlement Component
Resettlement Component
Capacity Building
Component
Capacity Building
Component
Social Action Plan Component
Social Action Plan Component
Road Component
Road Component
WBS Organized by Phase
Example: North South Economic Corridor Road Project
Lao PDR Road Segment
Lao PDR Road Segment
Resettlement Plan (PRC)
Resettlement Plan (PRC)
Resettlement Plan (Lao PDR)
Resettlement Plan (Lao PDR)
Resettlement Plan (Thai)
Resettlement Plan (Thai)
Income Restoration
Income Restoration
Rural Access Road
Rural Access Road
Water and Sanitation
Water and Sanitation
Community Infrastructure
Community Infrastructure
Env. Impact Assessment &
Monitoring
Env. Impact Assessment &
Monitoring
Policy and Procedure
Policy and Procedure
Stakeholder Analysis
Stakeholder Analysis
Rapid Appraisal and
Evaluation
Rapid Appraisal and
Evaluation
NSEC Road ProjectNSEC Road Project
Resettlement Component
Resettlement Component
Capacity Building Component
Capacity Building Component
Social Action Plan Component
Social Action Plan Component
Road ComponentRoad Component
Road Upgrading
Road Upgrading
Bridge Construction
Bridge Construction
Ferry FacilitiesFerry Facilities
Bypass Road Construction
Bypass Road Construction
WBS organized by Component
Example: North South Economic Corridor Road Project
WBS in Graphical Form
WBS in Outline FormActivity 1. Provide rice intensification training
1.1 Conduct Training Needs Assessment for 5 target villages 1.2 Prepare list of farmer participants from 5 target villages 1.3 Coordinate with local authorities about the training activity 1.3.1 Request venue 1.3.2 Make food arrangements 1.4 Invite resource persons 1.5 Prepare training curriculum 1.6 Preparing training materials & equipment 1.7 Conduct actual training 1.8 Conduct training evaluation 1.9 Conduct follow-up evaluation 1.10 Improve training curriculum based on feedback from participants
There is no single best way to develop a WBS… but we can
use our common sense!