How to Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – 4 Step Guide

Want to learn how to create a work breakdown structure (WBS) in project management? In our simple two-minute video, we’ll teach you everything you need to create a work breakdown structure yourself, including easy-to-understand definitions as well as a helpful four-step guide.

Once you have covered the four steps detailed within this video, your completed work breakdown structure should divide your project down into manageable steps using an organized chart. Your WBS will allow your team to visualize what they need to complete. With this guide, your project will be more manageable, and your team will be able to be more productive throughout your project life cycle.

Ready to learn how to create a work breakdown structure? Grab your notebook and let’s get started.

1. Assess project scope by talking to stakeholders and team members
2. Gather project deliverables into a single location
3. Prioritize those deliverables to understand the most important elements
4. Create your work breakdown structure chart

Learn more about this topic, including a complete work breakdown structure example you can use as a template! Click the link to visit our project management guide section:
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