InfoRapid KnowledgeMap - Work Breakdown Structure

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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): A hierarchical representation of project tasks as subtasks and work packages.
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- Design
  - Top-Down: Using experience with similar projects
  - Bottom-Up: New projects begin with the determination of individual work packages
  - Example: Example Work Breakdown Structure created with InfoRapid KnowledgeMap
- Structuring
  - Project Title
  - Subtasking: Structuring of project in subtasks. These can be function-oriented, object-oriented, phase-oriented, or of mixed orientation.
    - Function-Oriented Structure: Tasks critical to project fulfillment are elaborated first.
    - Object-Oriented Structure: The project-as-object is subdivided into individual components, modules and parts.
    - Phase-Oriented Structure: Conception, definition, execution and application. A final report is prepared after each phase.
    - Mixed Orientation: Object-oriented or phase-oriented is preferred for upper levels; functionoriented lower levels.
  - Work Packages: Smallest Planning unit in the PSC, these are never subdivided. Can be assigned to different levels in the PSC. Self-contained, having clear interfaces and boundaries with other work packages. Can be assigned in their entirety to a single workgroup or division.
    - Job Scheduling: Routine tasks in large, risky projects are divided into small work packages.
    - Content: Package name, start and end dates, responsible party, description of goal, activities, requirements, results, problems and risks involved.