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Work Breakdown Structure
Project-Speak: The Work Breakdown Structure
When
projects begin, they are largely defined by a "vision" of goals,
strategies and deliverables. But for work to begin, this vision must be
quickly translated into a series of tangible tasks and activities to be
executed and completed by the project team. Within standardized
project management practices, this specification of project tasks and
activities is referred to as a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The
WBS is an essential project planning deliverable, serving as the
detailed foundation for the overall project management plan.
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