Wk 1 Assignment

Work Breakdown Structure

See page 33 of the text for a graphic example of a work breakdown structure (WBS) hierarchy. Create a three level product-based WBS from a project you have managed or have experience with as a team member and present a graphic representation of your WBS hierarchy. A description of the following components and how each relates to the WBS must be included:

• Three main deliverables,
• A unique numbering scheme, and
• Three work packages.

Lastly, provide a one- to three-sentence project objective to describe the focus of this WBS.

The assignment must be submitted in Microsoft Excel for ease of organization; APA formatting rules will not need to be followed if an Excel spreadsheet is used.

Readings

Read the following chapters in Cost and Value Management in Projects

• Chapter 1: Introduction to the Challenge of Cost and Value Management in Projects
• Chapter 2: Project Needs Assessment, Concept Development, and Planning

Multimedia

View this Rita Mulcahy video, “Getting Started in Project Management - Work Breakdown Structure (Links to an external site.),” which provides information on beginning project management by breaking the project down into smaller pieces and supports this week's readings.