Work Breakdown Structure CPMGT / 300 Work Breakdown Structure A list of project requirements is a list of things that are required to complete the project. The Work Breakdown Structure or WBS is a diagram that shows each item in the steps that it is expected to be completed in. The tasks are stacked in a hierarchical structure to show the importance and the order in which they need to be done. The importance of the Work Breakdown Structure Developing a WBS is an important part of the planning process for any project. The WBS breaks down which team member is responsible for which task and the order that each task should be done. This also gives each part of the team a starting place. Knowing what part of the project you are starting with will give you a solid forecast on which direction...