{"id":3904,"date":"2025-07-11T14:41:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/?p=3904"},"modified":"2025-09-08T14:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:06:38","slug":"how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Craft an Effective Work Breakdown Structure Step-by-Step"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tb-blog\">\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-wbs\">What is a Work Breakdown Structure?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#key-elements\">Key Elements of a WBS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ai-role\">Role of AI in Project Management &amp; WBS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#benefits\">Benefits of Using a Work Breakdown Structure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-create\">Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create a Work Breakdown Structure<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#define-scope\">Define the Project Scope<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#identify-deliverables\">Identify Major Deliverables or Phases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#decompose\">Decompose Deliverables into Smaller Tasks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#assign-codes\">Assign Identification Codes (WBS Codes)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#review\">Review and Validate with Stakeholders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#visualize\">Visualize the WBS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wbs-example\">Work Breakdown Structure Example<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wbs-best-practices\">Work Breakdown Structure Best Practices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#recommended-software\">Recommended Work Breakdown Structure Software<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#smart-prioritization\">Smart Job Prioritization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#real-time-tracking\">Real-Time Task Tracking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#allocation-algorithms\">Advanced Allocation Algorithms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reporting-engine\">Actionable Reporting Engine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sla-quality\">Service Level Adherence &amp; Quality Control<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Have you ever been daunted by the challenge of tackling a single project? You\u2019re definitely not alone. Challenges arise for project managers when vague timelines, undefined milestones and overwhelmed communication are included in an otherwise simple plan. This is where Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) comes in.<\/p>\n<p>Teams nowadays, especially with the help of WBS software, have better visibility on how projects are carved up into individual tasks, who is assigned, and what must be done in order to make progress.<\/p>\n<p>In this work breakdown structure guide, we will walk through step-by-step how to make work breakdown structure, checklists, samples and best practices so that if we ever do a project again, it will be executed with love and precision.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#What_is_a_Work_Breakdown_Structure\" >What is a Work Breakdown Structure?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Key_Elements_of_a_WBS\" >Key Elements of a WBS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Role_of_AI_in_Project_Management_Work_Breakdown_Structure\" >Role of AI in Project Management &amp; Work Breakdown Structure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Benefits_of_Using_a_Work_Breakdown_Structure\" >Benefits of Using a Work Breakdown Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Step-by-Step_Guide_How_to_Create_a_Work_Breakdown_Structure\" >Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create a Work Breakdown Structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Define_the_Project_Scope\" >Define the Project Scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Identify_Major_Deliverables_or_Phases\" >Identify Major Deliverables or Phases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Decompose_Deliverables_into_Smaller_Tasks\" >Decompose Deliverables into Smaller Tasks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Assign_Identification_Codes_WBS_Codes\" >Assign Identification Codes (WBS Codes)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Review_and_Validate_with_Stakeholders\" >Review and Validate with Stakeholders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Visualize_the_WBS\" >Visualize the WBS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Work_Breakdown_Structure_Example\" >Work Breakdown Structure Example<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Level_1_Project\" >Level 1: Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Level_2_Major_Deliverables\" >Level 2: Major Deliverables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Level_3_Subtasks_Under_12_Design\" >Level 3: Subtasks (Under 1.2 Design)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Work_Breakdown_Structure_Best_Practices\" >Work Breakdown Structure Best Practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Recommended_Work_Breakdown_Structure_Software\" >Recommended Work Breakdown Structure Software<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Smart_Job_Prioritization\" >Smart Job Prioritization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Real-Time_Task_Tracking\" >Real-Time Task Tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Advanced_Allocation_Algorithms\" >Advanced Allocation Algorithms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Actionable_Reporting_Engine\" >Actionable Reporting Engine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Service_Level_Adherence_Quality_Control\" >Service Level Adherence &amp; Quality Control<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/blog\/how-to-create-work-breakdown-structure\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-wbs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Work_Breakdown_Structure\"><\/span>What is a Work Breakdown Structure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Work breakdown structure (WBS) represents the structured breakdown of a project into smaller fragments either visually or textually. It can be better understood using a map analogy.<\/p>\n<p>Starting from a final deliverable, it gets fragmented into phases, tasks, and subtasks, identifying all kinds of work needed to achieve a deliverable or milestone.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"key-elements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Elements_of_a_WBS\"><\/span>Key Elements of a WBS:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hierarchical Structure<\/b>: Tasks are organized in parent-child relationships, creating a visual tree of dependencies.<\/li>\n<li><b>Deliverables Over Tasks<\/b>: A WBS focuses on <i>what<\/i> needs to be achieved (e.g., &#8220;Design Website Homepage&#8221;) rather than <i>how<\/i> to do it.<\/li>\n<li><b>100% Rule<\/b>: The WBS should account for 100% of the project scope\u2014no more, no less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <b>purpose of a work breakdown structure<\/b> is to eliminate ambiguity, align stakeholders, and create a shared understanding of project goals. It&#8217;s not a to-do list but a blueprint for success.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ai-role\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_AI_in_Project_Management_Work_Breakdown_Structure\"><\/span>Role of AI in Project Management &amp; Work Breakdown Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In PMI\u2019s \u201cShaping the Future of Project Management With AI\u201d report, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/learning\/thought-leadership\/shaping-the-future-of-project-management-with-ai.pdf\">82%<\/a> of senior executives anticipate artificial intelligence (AI) will change how projects and WBS are conducted in their firms within the next five years.<\/li>\n<li>From the 2023 PMI Annual Global Survey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/thought-leadership\/ai-impact\/shaping-the-future-of-project-management-with-ai\">21%<\/a> of respondents claimed they integrate AI tools into their project management practices frequently.<\/li>\n<li>In another PMI survey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/-\/media\/pmi\/documents\/public\/pdf\/learning\/thought-leadership\/2024-jobs-report\/pmi-2024_jobs-report.pdf\">91%<\/a> believed AI will have some influence on project management, and 81% plan to invest in training for it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"benefits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Using_a_Work_Breakdown_Structure\"><\/span>Benefits of Using a Work Breakdown Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Clarity in Scope<\/b>: Avoid &#8220;scope creep&#8221; by defining boundaries early.<\/li>\n<li><b>Accurate Estimations<\/b>: Break down tasks to estimate time, costs, and resources realistically.<\/li>\n<li><b>Improved Communication<\/b>: Teams see how their work fits into the bigger picture.<\/li>\n<li><b>Accountability<\/b>: Assign owners to each deliverable to track progress effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-create\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Guide_How_to_Create_a_Work_Breakdown_Structure\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create a Work Breakdown Structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"define-scope\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Define_the_Project_Scope\"><\/span>Define the Project Scope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Understand project objectives and deliverables. Document everything in a scope statement to serve as your North Star.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"identify-deliverables\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identify_Major_Deliverables_or_Phases\"><\/span>Identify Major Deliverables or Phases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Divide the project into 3\u20135 high-level phases. For example, a house project might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design<\/li>\n<li>Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Construction<\/li>\n<li>Interior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"decompose\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decompose_Deliverables_into_Smaller_Tasks\"><\/span>Decompose Deliverables into Smaller Tasks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Break phases into sub-deliverables. For &#8220;Design,&#8221; this could be Floor Plans, Electrical Layouts, etc.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"assign-codes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assign_Identification_Codes_WBS_Codes\"><\/span>Assign Identification Codes (WBS Codes)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Label each task with a unique code (e.g., 1.1, 1.2.3) for easy tracking and referencing.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"review\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_and_Validate_with_Stakeholders\"><\/span>Review and Validate with Stakeholders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Present the WBS to ensure alignment and adjust as needed based on feedback.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"visualize\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visualize_the_WBS\"><\/span>Visualize the WBS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Use tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/\">ProHance<\/a> or Lucidchart to diagram your WBS visually.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wbs-example\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Breakdown_Structure_Example\"><\/span>Work Breakdown Structure Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Level_1_Project\"><\/span>Level 1: Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><b>1.0 Website Launch<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Level_2_Major_Deliverables\"><\/span>Level 2: Major Deliverables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1.1 Planning &amp; Research<\/li>\n<li>1.2 Design<\/li>\n<li>1.3 Development<\/li>\n<li>1.4 Testing<\/li>\n<li>1.5 Deployment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Level_3_Subtasks_Under_12_Design\"><\/span>Level 3: Subtasks (Under 1.2 Design)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1.2.1 Create Wireframes<\/li>\n<li>1.2.2 Design UI\/UX<\/li>\n<li>1.2.3 Finalize Brand Assets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visual WBS charts resemble organizational trees that go deeper into specifics.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wbs-best-practices\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Breakdown_Structure_Best_Practices\"><\/span>Work Breakdown Structure Best Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus on Deliverables<\/b>: Avoid vague tasks like &#8220;Coordinate Team.&#8221; Use defined outputs like &#8220;Finalize Vendor Contracts.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><b>Balance Detail<\/b>: Tasks should be manageable in scope.<\/li>\n<li><b>Team-Centric Approach<\/b>: Group tasks by functional units.<\/li>\n<li><b>Leverage Software<\/b>: Use WBS tools for better collaboration and management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"recommended-software\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Work_Breakdown_Structure_Software\"><\/span>Recommended Work Breakdown Structure Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prohance.ai\/work-flow-management.php\">ProHance&#8217;s Workflow Management Module<\/a> includes:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"smart-prioritization\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Job_Prioritization\"><\/span>Smart Job Prioritization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rank tasks by sensitivity, business value, or custom labels to align effort with importance.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"real-time-tracking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-Time_Task_Tracking\"><\/span>Real-Time Task Tracking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Track bottlenecks, turnaround times, and task rates in real-time via dashboards.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"allocation-algorithms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Allocation_Algorithms\"><\/span>Advanced Allocation Algorithms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Automatically assign tasks based on availability, skills, and urgency.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reporting-engine\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actionable_Reporting_Engine\"><\/span>Actionable Reporting Engine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ProHance\u2019s reporting highlights trends like recurring delays and underutilization.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sla-quality\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Service_Level_Adherence_Quality_Control\"><\/span>Service Level Adherence &amp; Quality Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Monitor SLAs and AHT while ensuring quality standards, such as multiple QA passes for deliverables.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Work Breakdown Structure is more than a plan\u2014it\u2019s a foundation for project success. Begin simple, try a WBS for your next project, and evaluate different tools to streamline execution and collaboration.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is a Work Breakdown Structure? 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