Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Extended Table of contents

IntroductionThe project triangle

Product (result, features, quality)

TimeResources

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IntroductionThe project triangle

Product (result, features, quality) What:

Time WhenResources Who

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The project triangleThe relation between product, time and resources

Product

Resources Time

Change in one part – will have consequences for other parts

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Works Breakdown Structure is:

• A method for organizing tasks for a project• Focuses on tasks and what needs to be done in a hierarchical way –

top down (headlines not importance)• Most of the time - says nothing about time (sequence and time needed)

• From distance the elephant doesn’t look that big – but when it comes closer

• But bite the elephant into smaller pieces

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WBSWhy breaking the project into tasks?

• Clear plan of the work-sequence towards completion of promised deliverables

• Easier to manage -> plan, execute and control• Easier to decide what kind of skills/resources are needed +

estimate resource (time, manpower and machinery)• Easier to communicate and understand

6Project planning and control

WBS: Ground rules for WBS

• Define the work as independent tasks that can be sequenced, assigned, scheduled and monitored

• Define the tasks at a level of detail appropriate for the length and complexity of the project

• Think parallel tasks, but be aware of dependencies, joint decision and completion points

• Present the hierarchy of tasks in a easy understood format• Verify that the tasks cover the attainment of project goals and objectives

7Project planning and control

IntroductionFrom structure into a plan

• From distance the elephant doesn’t look that big – but when it comes closer !!! - ???

• ... bite the elephant into smaller pieces

8Project planning and control

Work Breakdown Structure IStepwise or gradually planning process.

Structuring according to:• Physical/geographical location• Type of work• Functions• Systems• Organisational belonging

Work Breakdown Structure IIUse e.g. your function tree or mind –map to split your project tasks into even smaller tasks.

Determine in which order you will solve the different tasks.

Example of a WBS

• An Extended Table of contents is an Extended Table of contents • Table of contents known from reports and word!• ETOC is used for helping you discuss and structure your project –

before you start writing on your project (probably not now)• Consist typically of:

– Content– Arguments– Literature/method based upon– Number of pages / extent– Responsible

Extended Table of Contents

Extended Table of Contents•1. Introduction • Background of the car

• When and how was it invented• Cars statistics (Number, nations, segments)• Environmental status of the earth (both pollution and energy) -> rationale• Pollution and cars• We need to improve the cars from an environmental point of view -> Interface to purpose

Based upon different UN reports

• Lise is responsible, proposed length = 1 page

2. Purpose

To the next time

• Hand in preliminary project description – October 1rst (to your supervisor and upload to fronter) –

– ALL 7 sections must be included (Planning tools next time)– Approximately 10 pages– Everyone from the group must “deliver” and participate in the work