Hierarchical charts

Tool/Technique

A data representation technique, these charts structure can be used to show relationships in a graphical, top-down format. Forms include:

• Work breakdown structure (WBS) depicts project deliverables broken down into work packages and provide a way of showing high-level areas of responsibility.
• Organizational breakdown structure (OBS) depicts an organization’s existing departments, units, or teams, with the project activities or work packages listed under each department.
• Resource breakdown structure depicts team and physical resources related by category and resource type.
• Risk breakdown structure depicts risks by category and type.

Used in:

• Plan Resource Management (P)
• Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis (P)

Part of:

• Data representation