by: Dave Paradi, 2003 Qtr3

One common barrier to using project management techniques is the time it takes to create the project plan. By using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) templates, you can dramatically reduce the time it takes to create the project plan and improve the quality of the projects.

What is a WBS Template?

A WBS template is the generic section of a total project plan that includes all tasks in a specific area only, for example the tasks related to testing a new input screen. It is generic enough that it can be used as a starting point for any project that includes that area of tasks. It may be a simple list of tasks (sometimes called a checklist) or a linked set of tasks that clearly defines the dependency relationship between the tasks.

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