View the Whole Project At a Glance
Three Levels
Are the Goldilocks Zone.
Why the Three-Level Structure?
The three-level or Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a powerful visual tool for identifying and organizing all project work.
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Three levels simplify your project.
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The entire project is visible at a glance.
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When you use less than three levels, work is usually missed, which increases the probability of surprises, increased time, and missed deadlines.
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Using more than three levels becomes complex to understand and manage.
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The most effective way to ensure successful projects is to brainstorm, identify, describe, and verify the project's solution deliverables using the three-level structure (WBS).
Why We Use Work Packages:
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Work packages are a broader view of the vital work providing a framework for brainstorming tasks.
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When a beginner needs the detailed steps, enter them as tasks within the work package.
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Experienced members may not need the detail, and therefore you'll have fewer items to schedule and less administrative work for the project manager.
