| Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) |
| >>Note: A hierarchical representation of project tasks as subtasks and work packages. |
| | >>Note: Automatically generated summary of many Wikipedia articles on Project management |
| | >>Note: Using experience with similar projects |
| | >>Note: New projects begin with the determination of individual work packages |
| | >>Note: Example Work Breakdown Structure created with InfoRapid KnowledgeMap |
| | >>Note: Structuring of project in subtasks. These can be function-oriented, object-oriented, phase-oriented, or of mixed orientation. |
| | Function-Oriented Structure |
| | >>Note: Tasks critical to project fulfillment are elaborated first. |
| | Object-Oriented Structure |
| | >>Note: The project-as-object is subdivided into individual components, modules and parts. |
| | >>Note: Conception, definition, execution and application. A final report is prepared after each phase. |
| | >>Note: Object-oriented or phase-oriented is preferred for upper levels; function-oriented lower levels. |
| | >>Note: Smallest Planning unit in the PSC, these are never subdivided. Can be assigned to different levels in the PSC. Self-contained, having clear interfaces and boundaries with other work packages. Can be assigned in their entirety to a single workgroup or division. |
| | >>Note: Routine tasks in large, risky projects are divided into small work packages. |
| | >>Note: Package name, start and end dates, responsible party, description of goal, activities, requirements, results, problems and risks involved. |
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