Work breakdown structure software

Lucid is an intelligent diagramming application that makes creating a work breakdown structure (WBS) easy. Customize shapes, import data, and so much more.

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Lucidchart is your collaborative WBS software

With our WBS creator, you can put together a work breakdown structure easily and then share it with stakeholders.

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Link your data to your WBS diagram

Import data from Excel directly to your WBS diagram in Lucidchart. If your data is linked to Google Sheets, easily refresh and update your diagrams as you make changes to the data or simply upload a new CSV.

Integrates with Jira

Our Jira integration lets you create Jira tickets directly from your WBS diagram. Once your diagram is complete, integrate it with Jira to automate ticket creation for projects.

Add video for context to your work breakdown structure

Add a video for context

Embed short video clips within your visual to explain more complex parts of your work breakdown structure.

Customizable templates

We offer more than 1,000 custom-made diagramming templates to choose from! Get inspiration from what others have created with Lucidchart to solve problems, make decisions, and manage projects.

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Facilitator Tools

Keep your brainstorming session and your team on track with features like take the lead and timer.

Dynamic Tables

Embedded links

Comment, chat, react

Breakout boards

Visual Activities

Timelines

Lucidspark feature highlights

Keep your brainstorming session and your team on track with features like take the lead and timer.

Work breakdown structure templates and examples

Get started building out your own WBS design with these templates from our gallery.

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What is a work breakdown structure?

A work breakdown structure—also called a WBS—is a project management tool used to define and manage a project’s deliverables. The purpose of a WBS is to break down complex activities into hierarchical, manageable parts, allowing users to see the individual deliverables that need to be completed in order to reach a project’s overarching goal. While most project management tools focus on planned actions, a WBS focuses on planned outcomes. A carefully organized WBS can help a project manager more effectively oversee the completion of otherwise complicated tasks within a project. A WBS with measurable, clearly defined tasks can also help project management assign accurate costs and deadlines to a project, simplifying project planning and monitoring.

Frequently asked questions about work breakdown structures

What is the difference between a WBS and a Gantt chart?

How can I color code tasks and roles in my work breakdown structure?

How can Lucidchart help me assign tasks and execute the project once my work breakdown structure diagram is set up?

I need to share my work breakdown structure with other teams. What are my options within Lucidchart?

When should I use a WBS vs. a project plan?

Is it possible to create a WBS diagram and integrate it with Jira?

Where can I find more information about Work breakdown structure diagrams?

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