Work breakdown structure software that stays editable
Break the project down into phases, deliverables and tasks, number them automatically, and roll their dates and progress up to the top.
Numbering follows the hierarchy: 1, 1.1, 1.2, 2, 2.1 and so on.
Plan top-down, schedule bottom-up
A work breakdown structure (WBS) splits a project into smaller and smaller pieces until each piece can be estimated and owned. If you are new to the idea, read what a WBS is.
- Indent and outdent. Turn any row into a child of the one above it. Numbers are renumbered for you.
- Summary rows roll up. A phase starts when its first task starts and finishes when its last task finishes, and shows the progress of its tasks.
- Owner, duration, predecessors, progress. Choose the columns you want in Settings and reorder them.
- Quick lookups. Jump to a task from the command palette, and see what depends on a task before you change it.
The table is the plan
Because dates are calculated from durations and links, changing one number reflows everything that depends on it. The same data drives the Gantt chart, the status report and the exports.
Frequently asked questions
What is a WBS table?
A table that lists a project's work as a numbered hierarchy of phases and tasks. GenuinePlan adds durations, owners and predecessors so the same table also produces the schedule.
Can I import an existing WBS?
Yes, from Excel, CSV or Microsoft Project XML. See import and export.
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Gantt chart maker
Type your tasks into a work breakdown structure. The Gantt chart next to it redraws on every change, on working days, with sprint bands and the critical path highlighted.
Read more →What is a WBS?
A WBS divides the total scope of a project into smaller, manageable pieces, so each can be estimated, assigned and tracked.
Read more →Import and export
You do not have to start over. Bring an existing plan in, and take your data out whenever you like.
Read more →Plan your first project in a few minutes.
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