How to create a work breakdown structure and why you should

Whether you’re launching a new product or managing a complex software rollout, the scale of a project can quickly feel overwhelming. That is where the work breakdown structure (WBS) comes in.

A work breakdown structure is the architectural blueprint of project management. It takes a daunting objective and breaks it down into a hierarchy of deliverables.

By turning project chaos into an organized roadmap, work breakdown structures ensure your team stays focused and maximize your chances of success.

This new primer published on the Lucid blog explains what a WBS is, why to use one and how to create one using a diagramming tool.