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Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures—Second Edition
Defining project objectives and delegating work to team members are among a project manager’s
biggest tasks. Successful projects require thorough planning on the part of the project manager to
accomplish these tasks.The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) serves as a guide fordefining work
as it relates to a specific project’s objectives.
The WBS is an invaluable tool for project managers and helps accomplish numerous critical steps
throughout the life of the project:
• Project scope definition
• Creation of a framework on which to base project status and progress reports
• Facilitation of communication between the project manager and stakeholders
The PracticeStandard for Work Breakdown Structures—Second Edition supplies project managers and team members with direction for the preliminary development and the implementation
of the WBS.
Consistent with A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—
Third Edition, the Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures—Second Edition presents a
standard application of the WBS as a projectmanagement tool. Throughout the book, the reader
will learn what characteristics constitute a high-quality WBS and discover the substantial benefits
of using the WBS in every-day, real-life situations.

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