What are the most frequently asked questions of project managers? They're probably, "What exactly does this project involve?", "How many people are needed?", and "How much will it cost?". Before answering these questions, you need to do one thing first: break down the project clearly.
If you can't clearly break down a project, you'll have inaccurate forecasts ; inaccurate forecasts lead to poor management . The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is the primary tool to help you clearly break down a project. Today, we'll explain the WBS from its concepts and steps, its differences from Gantt charts, and how to create one using charting tools .