The WBS defines the “what” of a project and the project schedule defines the “when” and “who” of a project. The Project Management Institute's (PMI) A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines a WBS as a deliverable-oriented hierarchical decomposition of the work to be executed by the project team.Ī WBS is not a project schedule. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) organizes and defines 100% of the scope of project work to be accomplished and displays it in a way that relates work elements to each other and to the project's goals. The EPLC framework establishes an environment in which HHS IT investments and projects consistently achieve successful outcomes that align with Department and Operating Division goals and objectives.
The EPLC provides the context for the governance process and describes interdependencies between its project management, investment management, and capital planning components. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) is a framework to enhance Information Technology (IT) governance through rigorous application of sound investment and project management principles, and industry best practices.
