Unit 2 The WBS

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The role of training and coaching in teams

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Training and coaching help transform individual contributors into a cohesive team by clarifying expectations and accountability.

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The secret weapon for organizing teams

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The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is used to organize teams by deconstructing deliverables into activities and tasks.

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Purpose of the WBS

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The WBS provides clarity to the team and organization for planning and executing projects by outlining deliverables and tasks.

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WBS and project deliverables

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The WBS helps ensure that delivery happens, milestones are met, and the project meets expectations.

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Assigning responsibility in projects

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The WBS assigns responsibility to resources for tasks and activities, aiding in project-specific actions and management controls.

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Communicating team progress

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The WBS shows control points and milestones for communicating the team’s progress, both expected and discovered.

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Foundation for estimating time and cost

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The WBS sets the foundation for more accurate estimating of time and cost for budget purposes.

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Confirming deliverables with stakeholders

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The WBS confirms to the customer/sponsor and stakeholders that deliverables are understood and the plan is clear.

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Communications platform in projects

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The WBS provides a communications platform for the team and stakeholders to understand and ask questions about responsibilities.

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Activities are connected to two types of deliverables.

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1. Project management—communications, planning, execution, etc. 2. Project specific to the desired end result of the project.