Why It’s Useful
A key to successful project scheduling is to identify all the work of the project before you consider delivery
dates and resource constraints. This helps a team objectively identify everything that needs to be done
without subconsciously leaving out real work in order to fit pre-determined dates.
The WBS step helps accomplish the following key objectives:
Develops an objective, rational view of the amount of work required.
Provides a basis for next identifying the skills and resources required for the project.
Provides a framework for clearly defining pieces of the work and delegating responsibility.
Lays a foundation for analyzing dependencies and for isolating and managing risks.
Lays a foundation for developing a bottom-up estimate for the project schedule.