Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Extended Table of contents

Introduction The project triangle Product (result, features, quality) TimeResources 2

Introduction The project triangle Product (result, features, quality)  What: Time  WhenResources  Who 3

The project triangle The relation between product, time and resources Product Resources Time Change in one part – will have consequences for other parts 4

Works Breakdown Structure is: A method for organizing tasks for a project Focuses on tasks and what needs to be done in a hierarchical way – top down (headlines not importance) Most of the time - says nothing about time (sequence and time needed) From distance the elephant doesn’t look that big – but when it comes closer But bite the elephant into smaller pieces 5

WBS Why breaking the project into tasks? Clear plan of the work-sequence towards completion of promised deliverables Easier to manage -> plan, execute and control Easier to decide what kind of skills/resources are needed + estimate resource (time, manpower and machinery) Easier to communicate and understand 6 Project planning and control

WBS: Ground rules for WBS Define the work as independent tasks that can be sequenced, assigned, scheduled and monitored Define the tasks at a level of detail appropriate for the length and complexity of the project Think parallel tasks, but be aware of dependencies, joint decision and completion points Present the hierarchy of tasks in a easy understood format Verify that the tasks cover the attainment of project goals and objectives 7 Project planning and control

Introduction From structure into a plan From distance the elephant doesn’t look that big – but when it comes closer !!! - ???... bite the elephant into smaller pieces 8 Project planning and control

Work Breakdown Structure I Stepwise or gradually planning process. Structuring according to: Physical/geographical location Type of work Functions Systems Organisational belonging

Work Breakdown Structure II Use e.g. your function tree or mind –map to split your project tasks into even smaller tasks. Determine in which order you will solve the different tasks.

Example of a WBS

An Extended Table of contents is an Extended Table of contents Table of contents known from reports and word! ETOC is used for helping you discuss and structure your project – before you start writing on your project (probably not now) Consist typically of: –Content –Arguments –Literature/method based upon –Number of pages / extent –Responsible Extended Table of Contents

1. Introduction Background of the car When and how was it invented Cars statistics (Number, nations, segments) Environmental status of the earth (both pollution and energy) -> rationale Pollution and cars We need to improve the cars from an environmental point of view -> Interface to purpose Based upon different UN reports Lise is responsible, proposed length = 1 page 2. Purpose

To the next time Hand in preliminary project description – October 1rst (to your supervisor and upload to fronter) – –ALL 7 sections must be included (Planning tools next time) –Approximately 10 pages –Everyone from the group must “deliver” and participate in the work