WBS Dictionary
Level
WBS Code
Element Name
Definition
1
1
Human Resources Information System
All work towards implementing an HRIS.
2
1.1
Initiation
The work to initiate the project.
3
1.1.1
Evaluation & Recommendations
Working group to evaluate solution sets and make recommendations.
3
1.1.2
Development of project charter
Project Manager to develop the Project Charter.
3
1.1.3
Deliverable: Project charter submitted
Project Charter is delivered to the Project Sponsor.
3
1.1.4
Charter is reviewed by project sponsor
Project sponsor reviews the Project Charter.
3
1.1.5
Approval of project charter
The Project Sponsor signs the Project Charter which authorizes the Project Manager to move to the Planning Process.
2
1.2
Planning
The work for the planning process for the project.
3
1.2.1
Create project scope
Project Manager creates a Preliminary Scope Statement.
3
1.2.2
Decide project team members
The Project Manager determines the project team and requests the resources.
3
1.2.3
Project team first meeting
The planning process is officially started with a project kickoff meeting which includes the Project Manager, Project Team and Project Sponsor (optional).
3
1.2.4
Develop project plan
Under the direction of the Project Manager the team develops the project plan.
3
1.2.5
Submission of project plan
Project Manager submits the project plan for approval.
3
1.2.6
Milestone: Approval of project plan
The project plan is approved and the Project Manager has permission to proceed to execute the project according to the project plan.
2
1.3
Execution
Work involved to execute the project.
3
1.3.1
Project start meeting
Project Manager conducts a formal kick off meeting with the project team, project stakeholders and project sponsor.
3
1.3.2
User requirements confirmed and validated
The original user requirements is reviewed by the project manager and team, then