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: *Waterfall
This perspective on project know-how is also known today as “plan-driven”, “linear”, or “sequential”.
This perspective is deeply informed by the Systems and Kaizen perspectives on project work. However, it chas ontinued to integrate these and to develop self-consciously, as a distinct community of practice, starting in the third quarter of the 20th century.
Its identify, principles and practices were strongly and continuously 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, through the frst decade of the 21st century. Since then, PMI’s views have been strongly informed by the agile perspective as well.
“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 […]