The Government Manager's Guide to the Work Breakdown Structure

Author: Haugan Gregory T.  

Publisher: Berrett Koehler‎

Publication year: 2013

E-ISBN: 9781523096558

Subject: F27 Enterprise Economy

Keyword: 经济计划与管理,世界各国经济概况、经济史、经济地理

Language: ENG

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The Government Manager's Guide to the Work Breakdown Structure

The work breakdown structure (WBS) is a cornerstone of managing any project. Every government manager should understand how to construct a WBS in the project or program lifecycle. This quick reference presents the fundamental WBS principles, pragmatic steps for the government manager to follow in developing a project WBS, and a checklist for the project manager to use in reviewing a WBS. In addition, DOD recommendations for avoiding pitfalls in constructing a WBS are highlighted.

Chapter

The Project Problem and Solution

The WBS in the Project Management Process

Background of the WBS Concept

The WBS in the Government Sector versus the WBS in the Private Sector

CHAPTER 2: Work Breakdown Structure Fundamentals

Developing a WBS

The 100 Percent Rule

Anatomy of a WBS

Project Management Elements in the WBS

CHAPTER 3: WBS Details

WBS Element Descriptions

WBS Dictionary

Work Packages

Appropriate Level of Detail

Use of the WBS to Develop Activities

Inputs versus Outputs: Resources versus Deliverables

Numbering the WBS

Alternate Structure Concepts

Other Categorizations

CHAPTER 4: Use of the WBS in Managing Government Projects

Generic Methodology

Scope Management

Time Management

Cost Management

Communications

Procurement Management

Risk Management

CHAPTER 5: Lifecycle Planning: Programs and Phases

Generic Lifecycle

A Lifecycle WBS Example

CHAPTER 6: WBS Principles, Steps, and Checklist

WBS Principles

Steps in Developing a Project WBS

Checklist for Reviewing the WBS

DoD Recommendations for Avoiding Pitfalls

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

REFERENCES AND RESOURCES

INDEX

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