There are a number of ways to represent the work and the work products. PRINCE2™ identifies the need for a Product Breakdown structure; The Project Management Institute and the Software Engineering Institute identify the need for a Work Breakdown Structure. The following are some of the types of breakdown structures that can be used:
See example Product Breakdown Structures
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Product Breakdown Structure
(This web site provides examples using the Product Breakdown Structure where the diagram identifies products (or work products) that represent Outcomes, Results, or Deliverables.)
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An outcome, result, or deliverable view of the items to be created or acquired. This type of chart provides a clear focus on the completion of products.
The PRINCE2™ Manual provides some examples for producing Product Breakdown Structures. |
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Work Breakdown Structure |
A work breakdown structure may represent the outcomes, result or deliverable view or other views, such as, Stages, Phases, or Tasks (ie the work to do) or a combination of both.
A Product Breakdown Structure is a type of Work Breakdown Structure that focuses only on outcomes, results, or deliverables. |
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Organisation Breakdown Structure
(This web site will represent Teams using the Organisation Breakdown Structure similar to an Organisation Chart.) |
An Organisation Breakdown Structure identifies the team structure for carrying out the work. This is typically shown as an Organisation Chart. |
The Project Management Institute PMBOK® Guide provides examples of many of the types of breakdown structures.
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