Chapter 6

WBS PRINCIPLES, STEPS, AND CHECKLIST

As a quick review for the government manager, this final chapter highlights the key material presented in the previous chapters:

1.  WBS principles

2.  Pragmatic steps for the project manager to follow in developing a project WBS

3.  A checklist for the project manager to use in reviewing the WBS.

We conclude with DoD recommendations for avoiding pitfalls in constructing a WBS.

WBS PRINCIPLES

The following are key principles for a program WBS and a project WBS.

Program WBS

•   A program WBS includes ...

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