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WBS and Gantt Basics for SME Projects

How to turn a list of work into a simple structure, schedule and project plan.

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Use WBS numbers to show structure

Top-level rows describe phases. Child rows describe the actual work. A structure such as 1, 1.1 and 1.2 is easier to discuss than a flat task list.

Dates should follow dependencies

A Gantt chart is useful when it shows what must happen first and where delays affect the next step. Add dependencies only where they reflect real sequencing.

Export the plan when alignment matters

PDF and Excel exports help teams review the plan outside the tool, but the live workspace should remain the place where the plan is updated.

Put it into practice.

Your next step starts with a simpler workspace.