FND06 : Fixing the Broken WBS
Speaker:
Andrew W BURNS
Monday, 12 October
10:00 AM–11:15 AM
1 hour, 15 minutes
The meeting intends to generate ideas and education on these and other topics. The presenter will discuss project-planning techniques refined to deal with various organizational structures. Attendees may receive templates designed to deal with various organizational styling.
The target audience for this event includes all those concerned with the strategies and tactics (art and science) necessary to deliver quality project estimation. Fixing the Broken WBS examines the key tool used by project management professionals in scope and work estimation: the work breakdown structure. The approach will offer examples and admonitions based on case studies in a lighthearted fashion. Participants may expect to receive a great deal of useful reference, templates and anecdotal evidence.
Learning Objectives
- Scope
- Estimation
- Work Break Down Structure
- Planning
- Templates WBS and Project Schedule
What is a good project estimate based on? What are the characteristics of a good schedule? Will the design of the project manager (PM) role in the organization actually affect the type of estimates that add value? What is the path of least resistant allowing the flow of thought leadership from technical domain experts?
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