MPA 209 Ist Sem 2022 IGPS LNU

1. and
PRESENTED TO: DR. JOSEFINA BITONIO
PRESENTED BY: HAZEL R. CARIASO

2. Topic Outline
A What is WBS?
B What is WBS Dictionary?
C Components of a WBS Dictionary
D WBS Dictionary Sample Template
E What is Scope Creep?
F Causes of Scope Creep?
How to avoid and manage scope creep
G

3. Work Breakdown
Structure

4. • A deliverable-oriented grouping of the work
involved in a project that defines the total
scope of the project.
WBS - Work Breakdown
Structure

5. What is WBS Dictionary?
• WBS Dictionary is one of three components that
comprise the scope baseline: 1) the Scope Statement,
2) the Work Breakdown Structure and 3) the WBS
Dictionary
• A document that provides detailed deliverable,
activity, and scheduling information about each
component in the work breakdown structure

6. DESCRIPTION
• each task of the project has a unique identity and
title
• must have well-defined boundaries, assumptions,
constraints, scope, etc.
• it helps and makes it easy to plan the potential
delays
• assigning the right professional or teams who will
be responsible for the performance of that task.
• all important milestones in the project life cycle
should be mentioned in a WBS Dictionary
ITEM
• Identification
• Description
• Assumptions and
Constraints
• Assigning Responsibility
• Define Milestone
Components of a WBS Dictionary

7. DESCRIPTION
• all activities or deliverables associated
with the project tasks must be indicated
• tools, materials, and equipment that are
needed to perform a particular activity
• includes the estimation of costs
associated with each task in the WBS
• quality standards and the expectations
of the stakeholders
ITEM
• Related Deliverables
• Required Resources
• Estimated Costs
• Quality Requirements
Components of a WBS Dictionary
(cont.)

8. DESCRIPTION
• used to define the acceptance criteria for each
component and the person who has the authority
to decide that
• guidelines, manuals, and standards used for the
execution of the tasks can be indicated here
• lists of agreements like contracts, corporate
agreement, etc. is included in this section
ITEM
• Acceptance Criteria
• Technical Reference
• Agreement Information
Components of a WBS Dictionary
(cont.)

9. WBS Dictionary Sample
Template

10. Scope Creep

11. • The tendency for project scope to keep getting
bigger
• sometimes known as “requirement creep” or even
“feature creep”
• is what happens when changes are made to the
project scope without any control procedure like
change requests

12. • No project scope
• Poor communication
• Unclear project objectives
• Unrealistic project objectives
• Too many stakeholders
⚬ Responsible
⚬ Approver
⚬ Consulted
⚬ Informed
• Last minute customer feedback

13. How to avoid and manage
scope creep
• Be proactive
• Prioritize your tasks
• Put a price on it
• Take help from technology
• Learn when to say no

14. References
• https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/wbs-
dictionary#:~:text=What%20Is%20a%20WBS%20Dictionary,%2C%20resources%2C%20cost%20an
d%20quantity.
• https://www.workbreakdownstructure.com/wbs-dictionary
• https://pmstudycircle.com/wbs-dictionary/
• https://www.quia.com/jg/2206277list.html
• https://unichrone.com/blog/project-management/wbs-dictionary/
• https://www.wrike.com/project-management-guide/faq/what-is-scope-creep-in-project-
management/
• https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/5-ways-to-avoid-scope-creep
• https://asana.com/resources/what-is-scope-creep
• https://kissflow.com/project/avoid-scope-creep-in-project/

15. Thank you for
listening!