Work Breakdown Structure [WBS EXPLAINED]

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Work Breakdown Structure [WBS EXPLAINED] /
Hey, Project Manager! Are you unsure about what a work breakdown structure is and need some answers? After doing a great deal of project planning, I have a clear and detailed WBS work breakdown structure explanation for you!
If you’ve ever wondered about:
• Work breakdown structure definition
• Purpose of WBS project management
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• How to create a work breakdown structure
• How to use work breakdown structure in project management
Then today’s your lucky day because we’re going through how to create a project breakdown structure so that you can lead every project to success!
By the end of today’s video, you’ll know all about what a WBS structure is and how WBS project management is something every project manager must understand. So, let’s get to this explanation of work breakdown structure Project Manager!
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@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

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@evastenbycarlsen 2 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic explanation of THE FAVORITE and most ESSENTIAL project tool there is - the WBS. During the years I have searched for great videos to use when I want to train others - but until today I have never found a short 'SPOT ON' video like this before. THANK YOU Adriana. Highly appreciated!

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Eva! I am so delighted to hear that this video will be a great tool for you to use as you train others. Thank you for watching, cheers!

@adriancooper1412 Күн бұрын

Thank you for providing insight on WBS. Your facilitation has helped me clearly understand the framework.

@AdrianaGirdler 21 сағат бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@IntentionalMarriages 3 жыл бұрын

The breakdown helps me prevent procrastination. I can get easily overwhelmed by a project and I like the step by step approach. Great video, Adriana!!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

A great reason to use the WBS tool! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@heathercunningham4824 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video and the great explanation of Work Breakdown Structure. This is an awesome tool for managing projects, keeping them on track and keeping people accountable for their tasks!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! The Work Breakdown Structure is a great tool to use to ensure project success. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@CliffordStarks1 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Adriana, breaking the complex down to the simplicity. Managing and coaching at its finest!😊👍

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch Clifford! Sometimes things can look complicated but if they explained correctly they become extremely useful tools. As always, thanks for watching, cheers!

@christinsambor 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Breaking everything down into smaller pieces is so helpful! Thanks for the insight!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! It really does make managing a project so much easier. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@sanjeevgarkhail1325 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I am PhD and lacked project management skills. I could use it for my research projects. Cheers!

@AdrianaGirdler 2 ай бұрын

Hope you are getting all the education you need from my channel. ! Have you watched my free webinar yet? Did you know that if you find yourself lost leading a project mid-way through, it often boils down to missing key steps at the beginning. This webinar is designed to equip you with how to set your project up successfully. Sign up here: www.slayprojectmanagement.com/webinar

@YesToTech 3 жыл бұрын

I learned so much about work breakdown structure! You're super knowledgeable!! Loved this video! :)

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! So happy to hear that you learned so much about work breakdown structure from this video. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@tiffanyharris3048 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the explanation of what a WBS is and how to use it!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this video on Work Breakdown Structure was helpful. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@PatrickFigueroa 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank your for breaking it down easier. Have a wondeful day.

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Patrick! Hope your day is wonderful too. Cheers!

@ortallevitan1 3 жыл бұрын

You explained this so well and your tips were excellent! you really broke it down in a way that made sense. Thank you Adriana

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome, Ortal. I’m happy to hear that it was easy to understand. Love getting feedback. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@weriseabove1990 2 ай бұрын

Adriana, thank you for this! For someone who struggled in school growing up, this has brought so much clarity!

@AdrianaGirdler 2 ай бұрын

I am thrilled this video has given you clarity! Thanks so much for watching, cheers!

@PANKAJBANSAL-ox4rd Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing such an amazing video. IT really help me to understand the concept of WBS, and you really did an amazing job by explaining it with such examples.

@AdrianaGirdler Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! I'm pleased to hear you now understand the concept of a WBS. Wishing you all the best and thanks for watching, cheers!

@laurenbelayneh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining work breakdown structure so clearly! This is a great project management tool. I'm glad I'm familiar with it now.

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear that this video has helped bring clarity on what a work breakdown structure is, and how to use it. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

@freemankenyoane2883 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have a school project on designing a Rainwater harvesting tank and supplying the harvested water to a first floor of our department for the restrooms. I was confused on where to start a WBS of this project but now I think I'm confident. Thanks again.

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic! Best of luck with your school project. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@CelinaBelizan345 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! breaking down my work has helped me so much! thank you for sharing!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 😊 sometimes looking at the big picture can be overwhelming. Breaking it down using a tool like the WBS really gives you a great visual step by step process that makes managing a project so much easier. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@mahtabkhan5937 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adriana for sharing such a wonderful key aspect to success a project. WBS provides end to end vision.

@AdrianaGirdler Жыл бұрын

Yes it does! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers!

@seahaltura7116 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! I like how you explained the work breakdown structure. Thank you for sharing.

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@danishesthergill6662 11 ай бұрын

Easy and to the point! Brilliant video Adriana

@AdrianaGirdler 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@navjot3592 2 жыл бұрын

I leaned so much from this video about work breakdown structure you’re very knowledgeable, loved this video thank u so much!

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! I also have a 45 min webinar that I think will benefit you. In this free training I walk you through the five key items needed on all projects, it's what I call the FAB FIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT. The FAB FIVE are the 5 key items that you must do on every project - if you only do 5 things, these are them! It’s a great way to simplify projects, while still doing the essentials needed to ensure project success. Save your seat here: www.slayprojectmanagement.com/webinar Thanks for watching, cheers!

@skipwolfford 3 жыл бұрын

Great job putting this into a very easy to understand format.. Thanks!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching, cheers!

@evarodriguez7968 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your explanation this method can be applied to all sorts of projects! Thanks for sharing.

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it absolutely can. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the explanation of a WBS and how to use it. Cheers!

@RajveerSingh-st8vd Жыл бұрын

Really a great video and you completely explained it very simply. It exactly related to my working environment.

@AdrianaGirdler Жыл бұрын

Hi Rajveer! I am thrilled that this video has helped you understand the WBS! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@PracticalInspiration 3 жыл бұрын

Great and valuable share Adriana, I learnt a lot!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@AqibFarid 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, now i am more confident!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@shamilhegrat 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adriana , I am a PMP and I have recently " discovered " your channel. Awesome work. Cheers.

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@tanyaannn 3 жыл бұрын

The visuals were so helpful to better understand! :)

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tanya. You really do need to actually see a WBS to full grasp it. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@noelbeauchamp9785 3 жыл бұрын

This was great! I'm a visual learner and this was helpful!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@karinakeith2695 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation of the work breakdown structure!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Using a work breakdown structure is a great way to ensure project success. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@yellewwossenmoghes1643 11 ай бұрын

I like the org chart structure of the WBS. This will help me plan my projects better. It would also help me align the efforts of my projects team members. Thank you very much for this video.

@AdrianaGirdler 11 ай бұрын

You will definitely see how helpful using a WBS will be! If you are looking for more ways to help plan your projects better and align the efforts of your team members I also have a 45 min webinar that I think will benefit you. In this free training I walk you through the five key items needed on all projects, it's what I call the FAB FIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT. The FAB FIVE are the 5 key items that you must do on every project - if you only do 5 things, these are them! It’s a great way to simplify projects, while still doing the essentials needed to ensure project success. Save your seat here: www.slayprojectmanagement.com/webinar Thanks for watching and wishing you all the best with your projects. Cheers!

@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes 3 жыл бұрын

I am confused about work breakdown structure (WBS) ! You are a Rockstar ! Always super advice !

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eli! Hope your not confused anymore though 😆 Thanks for always tuning in, cheers!

@vincentog7933 3 жыл бұрын

Thnx for the explanation! Very useful tips.

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@niclasfrandsen1127 10 ай бұрын

I just found your channel, really great content, everything explained in a fun and easy way. Will I subscribe? Yes! 🙂

@AdrianaGirdler 10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching and subscribing! Cheers.

@schylerjones5722 2 жыл бұрын

Way to slay it! Very helpful :-).

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and so happy to hear! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@DrJonTam 3 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown of WBS!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jon and thanks for watching. Cheers!

@ronaldwilliams449 2 ай бұрын

Yes, more confident. Great video!

@AdrianaGirdler 2 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Love to hear that :) Thanks for watching, cheers!

@user-rr8bk8ze7s 3 ай бұрын

What an important topic of Project Management and explained in simple terms making it more interesting and useful. Especially for me like students, its highly recommendable to use Work Breakdown Structure in our lives. Great Work. I highly appreciate the way WBS was explained in the video !

@AdrianaGirdler 3 ай бұрын

I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed this video! Thank you for watching and all the best with your studies. Cheers!

@anmolpreetkaur160 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video I get the importance of WBS by watching this video how a task can be easily completed great concept in project management thank you for this video

@AdrianaGirdler Жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@rangdubey3835 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. So nicely explained

@AdrianaGirdler Жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@ABDIAZIZMOHAMED-cg8gg Ай бұрын

Thank U this was Helpful

@AdrianaGirdler 29 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@ramos_3d Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adriana, it is a great content. :)

@AdrianaGirdler Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@AhmedVlogs 3 жыл бұрын

You really put a lot of effort KUDOS !

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and thanks for watching, cheers!

@RafaelEliassen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your informative video 😀

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@mandamagieline5255 5 ай бұрын

Thanks this was really helpful

@AdrianaGirdler 5 ай бұрын

I am thrilled to hear this video was so helpful! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@lionelkortje2706 2 ай бұрын

thanks very much it helps alot.

@AdrianaGirdler 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@sumitkarate951 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation !!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@spiritcoachmimi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Adriana! very helpful.. I am more confident #WBS!!

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@tabiechatora9103 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a well explained video. I am student of SupplY Chain Management and part of my assignment of to develop a WBS. Very helpful video.

@AdrianaGirdler 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Wishing you all the as you continue your studies! Cheers!

@nitinjaiswal7224 2 жыл бұрын

Superb!! Thanks a bunch for sharing this 😊. I only follow one teacher/mentor in this World 🌎, and that's You 🙏 you're the BEST. I'm following you since September last year, and I have improved a lot. I'm a pure technical person but with your constant guidance I prepared for AGILE PM Foundation exam and passed it with flying colors 🌞🥳 Thank you so much, again. :)

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet and thank you so much. ❤️

@nitinjaiswal7224 2 жыл бұрын

@@AdrianaGirdler 😊🙏

@israelcastillodejesus6486 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation and outstanding pronunciation. Very useful.

@AdrianaGirdler Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much and thanks for watching, cheers!

@OlgaPogozheva 3 жыл бұрын

A new sub here! Love your style, and how you break it down so simple. Following you on YT, and would love to co-op one day 👍

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Sub and for the wonderful feedback! Thanks so much for watching, cheers!

@tusharniras Ай бұрын

You explain like we are five ❤ and I love it... I wish someday I cloud teach people the way you do

@RubenJoy-ru2fs Ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@AdrianaGirdler 29 күн бұрын

You're most welcome! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@user-dw4lj6vx5n 4 ай бұрын

CAN U CONDUCT A VIDEO FOR HOW TO CONTROL COST OF PROJECT IN CASE OF FIXED COST PROJECT N WHERE TO CUT COST SO THAT WE CAN CLOSE AT HALF OF TEH COST AND MORE VALUE TO THE DELIVERABLE..YOUR VIDEOS R AWESOME N TO THE POINT.. THANKS MAM FOR VIDEOS N SPONTANEOUS RESPONSE

@AdrianaGirdler 4 ай бұрын

I love it when viewers submit video topics - thank you! I will add your suggestion to the bank of future video ideas. Cheers!

@sanjeevgarkhail1325 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@AdrianaGirdler 2 ай бұрын

You're very welcome and thank you!!

@RastaAfricanGentleman 10 ай бұрын

Thank you now I know how to do my project, funny thing is I have a project to do a work breakdown structure

@AdrianaGirdler 10 ай бұрын

That's fantastic! I also have a 45 min webinar that I think will benefit you. In this free training I walk you through the five key items needed on all projects, it's what I call the FAB FIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT. The FAB FIVE are the 5 key items that you must do on every project - if you only do 5 things, these are them! It’s a great way to simplify projects, while still doing the essentials needed to ensure project success. Save your seat here: www.slayprojectmanagement.com/webinar Wishing you great success with your project. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@toshaliveoak 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this well-presented breakdown! Couple questions: 1) What is the difference between a WBS and your project plan? 2) How would you suggest going about creating a WBS for a project that you aren't sure what will all go into it and a vendor will be determining what needs to be done, specifically? Thank you!

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tosha. I have attached a few of my other videos that should help answer your questions. Thanks for watching, cheers! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLyTl5ym3p_PpYU.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNWSrJyE1du-qas.html

@salmansulthan95 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much.

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching, cheers!

@HiVibrationalThinkin 3 жыл бұрын

Very good thank you

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, cheers!

@jeremyedbert5092 2 жыл бұрын

A great video to watch, thank you! I have some questions, if I have a branch with 3 levels and another branch with 4 levels. Is it okay to have different level on some branches in a WBS? And How do you determine the activities?

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great comment. To answer your question….Yes, you can have one branch with 3 level and the other with 4 levels. It depends on the level of detail you choose to do. Regarding your other question, my recommendation is you do this first on your own and set up meeting with SMEs to get high-level concepts. Then when you are ready have your kickoff meeting and have the team validate and break it down even more. Cheers!

@alinowak2619 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice layout

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ali and thank you for watching, cheers!

@lovepreetsingh-ew2ep 2 жыл бұрын

Work Breakdown structure really helps project managers to divide the work so that it becomes easy for them to work on any project. Let me tell you the examples you have given in this video were very easy for me to understand and also try to make one by myself in a project I was working on. Thanks

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

I am thrilled to hear that the example in my video were helpful and amazing that you are doing one up yourself! Thanks for watching, cheers!

@ecombo6102 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I love your videos and I have a question. I am a 40 year old trying to break into project management. I have a lot of PM skills that I have aquired from previous job and life experiences that I know will help me be a successful PM someday. Do you recommend focusing on a specialty from the onset ? Change management ,agile?

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. So glad my videos are informative. Regarding your question, it really depends on your organization. See what they have a need for and present yourself as the solution.

@JasonTRogers 2 жыл бұрын

I have so many things happening and I want one place that I can keep track of it all. What softwares do you use?

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason. Your question is a loaded one. What exactly do you want to manage that needs to be in one place? Regarding software choices, it depends on a few things like your style of management, licenses available to the team etc….

@jray1429 2 жыл бұрын

This is interesting, thank you. I have a system where the top level would be “Project”, next is “Tasks”, then “Actions” (Actions for people to take) Many of the items regular, smaller things to get done and are simply normal office items, like reviewing documents. So, I don’t create a diagram to plan out things, but I like to diagram out reports that show what has been done at this time to accomplish the task. Would this still be considered “WBS” even though it is more of what “has” been done. This also allows management to know where we are at. From what I’ve seen, WBS refers to planning out and the execution, and where you are at with completing it…where I’m more showing a diagram of what’s in progress, but without showing the whole plan.

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your system is keeping your project on track. Thanks for watching and sharing your system. Cheers!

@jray1429 2 жыл бұрын

@@AdrianaGirdler I had a question in there and I’m thinking it wasn’t obvious…Especially since it didn’t have a question mark, sorry about that. My question was would my scenario still be considered a WBS❓ I should also clarify, the system is web-based that I built from the ground up. It emails users when an Action is sent to them. With a direct link to that Action, it also allows attachments etc. Deadlines, reminds, etc. Plus reporting for management as well I just wanted to know if I’m thinking right with using that term if this gets looked at on a national level where the folks use the “appropriate” terms that I don’t always know. You’ve got quite a bit of knowledge and I appreciate you taking the time to break it down for us little folks, at least me 😀

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

If you are breaking down the tasks along with showing due dates, ownership of each task, and current status of each task I would say this would be considered a WBS. Sounds like you have put a lot of work into this! Wishing you great success!

@MsNairobi 3 жыл бұрын

How do you facilitate a planning session 🤔 struggling is it making the charter live?

@AdrianaGirdler 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. You need to ensure you do your homework first like getting your scope statement and charter done. Then do the kickoff meeting. At the kickoff meeting you then conduct an exercise to create the project plan. I go into detail of how to do this in my Online course. Here is link if you want to check it out. adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slaypm

@MsNairobi 3 жыл бұрын

@@AdrianaGirdler thank you 😊

@cyobrown13 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a WBS template you can share?

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cynthia, thanks for watching. I do have a course that I think would be of benefit to you. It's called SLAY Project Management. In this course I walk you through the entire project process from start to finish to make sure you know exactly how to manage your project. It also includes all the templates you will need to keep you on track with your projects! You will also have access to the SLAY Project Management Facebook group where you can ask questions and share your wins with other Slayers! Here is the link to check it out adrianagirdler.thinkific.com/courses/slaypm Cheers!

@AlergicToSnow 2 жыл бұрын

Work is a noun, not a verb. The WBS is not a description of the processes followed to perform the project…nor does it address the schedule that defines how or when the deliverables will be produced, but rather is specifically limited to describing and detailing the project’s outcomes or scope. This is a source of confusion for many PMs.

@AdrianaGirdler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and for watching, cheers!