Breaking down scope before building a project

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Having a clearly defined and understood project scope is key to the success of all projects.

In this paper, we set out why breaking down a scope into its core components could work for your project, and how one of the tools used by CBO, a product or work ‘breakdown structure’, can increase quality and value in project delivery.

Article by Ed Mason-Smith

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