The Government Manager's Guide to the Work Breakdown Structure

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title Page
3. Copyright
4. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
5. Dedication
6. CONTENTS
7. PREFACE
8. CHAPTER 1: Introduction to the Work Breakdown Structure
   1. Project Management Terms and Definitions
   2. The Project Problem and Solution
   3. The WBS in the Project Management Process
   4. Background of the WBS Concept
   5. The WBS in the Government Sector versus the WBS in the Private Sector
9. CHAPTER 2: Work Breakdown Structure Fundamentals
   1. Developing a WBS
   2. The 100 Percent Rule
   3. Anatomy of a WBS
   4. Project Management Elements in the WBS
10. CHAPTER 3: WBS Details
    1. WBS Element Descriptions
    2. WBS Dictionary
    3. Work Packages
    4. Appropriate Level of Detail
    5. Use of the WBS to Develop Activities
    6. Inputs versus Outputs: Resources versus Deliverables
    7. Numbering the WBS
    8. Alternate Structure Concepts
    9. Other Categorizations
11. CHAPTER 4: Use of the WBS in Managing Government Projects
    1. Generic Methodology
    2. Scope Management
    3. Time Management
    4. Cost Management
    5. Communications
    6. Procurement Management
    7. Risk Management
12. CHAPTER 5: Lifecycle Planning: Programs and Phases
    1. Generic Lifecycle
    2. A Lifecycle WBS Example
13. CHAPTER 6: WBS Principles, Steps, and Checklist
    1. WBS Principles
    2. Steps in Developing a Project WBS
    3. Checklist for Reviewing the WBS
    4. DoD Recommendations for Avoiding Pitfalls
14. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
15. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
16. INDEX