Scope Statement, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and WBS dictionary
Open MS Project
Select ‘Blank Project’ to create a new file.
This is a new blank MSProject file
In Project’s Options panel, set your date format to show Date, Month, Year date format. Be aware that dates on the Gantt bars will show a Day/Month format (UK) and not Month/Day (US). This is fine.
In the standard view, add the tasks and subtasks (work packages) you’ve identified from the Cool Widgets scenario to the project.
The WBS task list should include at least four major tasks (deliverables), each with at least two subtasks (work packages). You may include more than the minimum number of deliverables and subtasks if you wish. Be sure to set your outline numbers.
Choose the best view (usually the Gantt Chart view) to show the most comprehensive listing of the tasks you’ve created in the WBS. Make sure the major tasks/deliverables and subtask elements are clearly defined in the WBS and are visible.
When your work is complete, save your project to the Desktop using FirstName.LastName.CoolWidgets (e.g., Jane.Doe.CoolWidgets).
Upload your MS Project file to your ‘My Files’ folder:
1. Launch the Internet Explorer icon on the task bar.
2. Browse to the desktop where you saved your MS Project file
3. Your file will appear in the list after it has been uploaded.
Step 2 - Project Status Report & WBS Dictionary
In the PM Course Templates folder, open the Project Status Report Template in MS Word.
· Add your name (as the project manager) and select the color status.
· Add the scope statement you created for the Cool Widgets scenario.
· Include the elements that are completed and any issues discovered in the appropriate areas in the template.
Use the Snipping Tool (or another tool of your choice, such as http://www.take-a-screenshot.org/) to capture the WBS you created in MS Project. Copy and paste the WBS screenshot into the appropriate area in the Project Status Report Template.
At the bottom of the report, create a WBS Dictionary to ensure all the activities in your WBS are clear.
Save your Project Status Report Template file on your Desktop as FName.LName.CoolWidgets.Week2, e.g. Jane.Doe.CoolWidgets.Week2.
· Upload your Project Status Report file to ‘My Files’ (See Figure 2.5).