The principles of “Work Breakdown Structures” and “Product Breakdown Structures”, for practical purposes, are very similar. Here is a good presentation of those principles. It’s good largely because the presenter understands the principles (and common misunderstandings of them). Also because the visuals are useful.
Category: -Plan-driven
The practice of this community is also known today as “waterfall”, “linear”, or “sequential” project management.
Plan-driven practice is rooted in the Systems Engineering and Kaizen communities. However, it continued to integrate these and to develop self-consciously, as a distinct community of practice, starting in the third quarter of the 20th century.
This self-conscious development was strongly informed by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and its Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), as well as other professional associations, including Prince2.
“How to Create a Project Charter”
Here is an excellent 13′ video on creating project charters. Very clear explanation of the role and benefits of the charter, as well as a clear analysis of components and useful guidance on drafting one. The charter is to be a model of the project organization that key stakeholders can buy into. In one or […]