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Do You Fall Prey To These 7 Common WBS Mistakes?

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In my career I've seen a lot of project managers and organizations limp along on projects, in ways that could have been prevented with proper use of the WBS tool. There are 7 major mistakes I've seen and want you to be aware of.

This is an abridged version of a free report available at: http://wbscoach.com/7-mistakes

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Creating a Work Breakdown Structure

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A WBS identifies all the tasks required to complete the project. The focus of the WBS can be either Product (deliverable) or Project oriented, or both. WBS elements are usually numbered, and the numbering system may be arranged in various manners. If a WBS is extensive and if the category content is not obvious to the project team members, it may be useful to write a WBS Dictionary. This describes what is in each WBS element. It may also say what is not in an element. The primary purpose of the WBS is to develop or create small manageable chunks of work called work packages.

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