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	6 Steps to a Better WBS - by William Duncan (April 10, 2008) The work breakdown structure is supposed to be a fundamental tool for identifying project work to be budgeted, scheduled and staffed. But misunderstandings abound and it often fails to provide useful benefits. No wonder so many project managers swear at it, not by it. Here are six steps to creating a better WBS (no B.S.).

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