Project Schedule
Work Breakdown Structure
Project Name_____________________________
Project Manager___________________________
The Decomposition Process:
1. Use a top down approach to identify the major components of work to be accomplished.
2. Break each major component down to an appropriate level of detail.
3. Name each activity/task with a verb and a noun to describe the work and the tangible result . Example: Install Hardware
4. Creating an outline will help you with indenting outline levels when you are ready to enter data in Microsoft Project
1. Level 1
1.1. Level 2
1.1.1. Level 3
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Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
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1 (Project Name) |
1.1 Deliverable 1 |
1.1.1 Task 1.1.2 Task 1.1.3 Task
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1.2 Deliverable 2 |
1.2.1 Task 1.2.2 Task 1.2.3 Task
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1.3 Deliverable 3 |
1.3.1 Task 1.3.2 Task 1.3.3 Task
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1.4 Deliverable 4 |
1.4.1 Task 1.4.2 Task 1.4.3 Task
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1.5 Deliverable 5 |
1.5.1 Task 1.5.2 Task 1.5.3 Task
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