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Work Breakdown Structure Toolkit

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a decomposition of the entire scope of a project into a list of manageable tasks. By categorizing tasks into groups or work packages it allows the team to better determine all tasks needed to successfully complete the project scope. The toolkit will show how to create a WBS, the benefits of breaking down work into tasks and some tips and tricks to create a WBS.

Download the WBS Toolkit to assist in creation of your WBS.

  • Define your Project, Idea, or Scope
  • Determine major deliverables
  • Break down into smaller deliverables
  • Divide into tasks

WBS Toolkit