Introduction
Dynamic Work Breakdowns Structure (DWBS) provides an encapsulation methods' escort with tools to achieve successful completion of projects. The methods start with the design process, using functional analysis and synthesis (FAST InPrO).
Forward
Most modern projects consist of multidisciplinary engineering and technologies. To cope with such complexity I have developed several methodologies, that help the developer to design a better product and project a plan with less overhead on non-critical issues.
Overview
The method sets a clear method to design and improve the overall project management in the company. The process starts by developing the Product Breakdown Structure which is a product base chart. Then we look at the stages of the development process searching for improvement in the process and lean management possibilities. Our WBS consists of stages to get a firm and solid traceable WBS. We add a management phase which includes meetings, reviews, documentation, approvals, contract, and important milestones. The next step is to analyze if we defined a 100% content description, eliminating ambiguous and duplication error definitions as well as missing issues.
To complete our plan stage, it is recommended to build a Resources Allocation Matrix (RAM) to get a glimpse of the teams we need and the load they will have to confront during the project life cycle. To do so we recommend building an Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS) and setting each Work Package with specific domain knowledge from the OBS. In this way, the RAM will point out (on) the load balance and preliminary cost estimates.
Dynamic WBS stages:
Plan - design your DWBS includes studding:
+ Produce Breakdown Structure (PBS) - the product packages to develop
+ Stage Breakdown Structure (SBS) - the development process
+ Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS) - the working teams
Now when you have all the information you can set your Work Breakdown Structure.
Analysis - a stage where you Inspect your WBS with our checklist
Manage - trace and control your project according to the Work Breakdown Structure you have set,
for your project. In this stage, you can set your status, check your budget and risks.
The methods are simple, well defined, and are supported by online web tools, that enable project teams to start improving their projects immediately.
Work Breakdowns Structure is one of the most important stages in modern multidisciplinary project management. Many argue whether it should be a process or a product base structure. Some of my colleagues even state that each of the work packages shown in the WBS should be implemented as a group (outdent) of tasks. Dynamic Work Breakdown Structure foundations are:
+ Planning WBS evolves PBS, SBS, and OBS that influence the WBS implementation process.
+ DWBS should reflect 100% of the product/project content
+ The management tasks should be applied in the DWBS
+ DWBS should be updated from time to time to display the project's overall status.
+ DWBS is a tool to evaluate the cost for the overall Life Cycle Project
+ DWBS is a powerful chart that should be used as a template for new projects.
+ Company that develops specific projects (like websites) can have a company WBS template used as a base for every project.
Many think this is impossible but those, who implemented the method found it to be very efficient in improving the development and management process as well as shortening documentation and planning process.