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Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Salvatore Castellano Ptoject Engineer| Aerospace Industry Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada

Does anyone know how to create a WBS in excel, i saw a youtube video saying how to get the numbers, but can we translate that into the boxes?

Posted: Sep 28, 2017 11:47 AM

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Salvatore Castellano Ptoject Engineer| Aerospace Industry Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada

Sep 30, 2017 8:59 PM

Replying to Michael Shanklin, MBA PMP CSSGB ACP PSM

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For those who have experience, do you like this excel method or is there a better tool? I would love to only have to type in the dictionary/outline and have it auto create the WBS hierarchy chart. Seems to minimize the amount of manual work, correct?

That's exactly what I'm trying to find!

Posted: Sep 30, 2017 11:06 PM

Salvatore Castellano Ptoject Engineer| Aerospace Industry Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada

Sep 30, 2017 6:29 PM

Replying to Stéphane Parent

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That's right, Salvatore. All it does is create a WBS number that will sort correctly. The problem is you have to manually put each number of the WBS in separate cells.

I'm sure there is something out there that can make it much easier...Imagine having a rather large project that will take days to do all that manual work.

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1 reply by Stéphane Parent

Oct 01, 2017 8:08 AM

Stéphane Parent

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There is, Salvatore. It's called Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera. If you want to go on the cheap side, try ProjectLibre.

Posted: Sep 30, 2017 11:06 PM

Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada

Sep 30, 2017 11:06 PM

Replying to Salvatore Castellano

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I'm sure there is something out there that can make it much easier...Imagine having a rather large project that will take days to do all that manual work.

There is, Salvatore. It's called Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera. If you want to go on the cheap side, try ProjectLibre.

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1 reply by Salvatore Castellano

Oct 01, 2017 11:56 AM

Salvatore Castellano

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Thanks for letting me know!

Posted: Oct 1, 2017 8:08 AM

Salvatore Castellano Ptoject Engineer| Aerospace Industry Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada

Oct 01, 2017 8:08 AM

Replying to Stéphane Parent

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There is, Salvatore. It's called Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera. If you want to go on the cheap side, try ProjectLibre.

Thanks for letting me know!

Posted: Oct 1, 2017 11:56 AM

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