{"id":14473,"date":"2026-05-11T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twproject.com\/?p=14473"},"modified":"2026-06-11T12:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:42:39","slug":"work-packages-relation-wbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/work-packages-relation-wbs\/","title":{"rendered":"Work packages: what are they and what relation do they have with wbs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to find out how to structure projects using \u201c<strong>work packages<\/strong>,\u201d a versatile tool that forms the basis of project management? We discuss it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Work packages<\/strong> are a key concept in project management and represent the lowest level of a <strong>WBS (Work Breakdown Structure)<\/strong>. Understanding what they are, how they are created and how they relate to the WBS is essential for planning complex projects in a clear and manageable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-of-content\">\n<h5>CONTENT<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What are project Work Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#features\">Main features of Work Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#use\">Using Work Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why are work packages important?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#measurement\">How to measure work package performance?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guidelines\">Work package preparation guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#task\">Work Package vs Task: how do you tell the difference?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#deliverable\">Work Package vs Deliverable: what&#8217;s the difference?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#distinction\">When this distinction makes a difference<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#twp\">Get started right away: create and manage WBS and Work Packages with TWPROJECT<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read this article to the end, where you will find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>definition<\/strong> of work packages and their characteristics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why they are important in <strong>project planning<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to measure their <strong>performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guidelines for preparing them correctly &#8211; with <strong>practical examples<\/strong> and tips for use in <strong>Twproject<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are project Work Packages<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"227\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/creazione-wbs.gif\" alt=\"wbs creation\" class=\"wp-image-24845\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A work package is a set of inter-related activities within a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These activities are grouped to create a sort of mini-project within a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Work packages<\/strong>, in short, are the smallest unit of work into which a project can be split during the work breakdown structure creation, the so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Work_breakdown_structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WBS<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"features\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main features of Work Packages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>work package<\/strong> is generally established as a result of the following characteristics that activities may share:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type of work involved (i.e. Marketing, finance, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Task Results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geographical location where said activities take place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time when the activities will be completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology or materials that will be used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team leaders in charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific stakeholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing related activities together, a work package becomes an element that is easier for the <a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/create-project-team-7-tips-identifying-approving-supplying-best\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>project team<\/strong><\/a> to understand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team members are thus able to see the connection between different work streams and focus on those that apply to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of a work breakdown program \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/break-project-examples-wbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>work breakdown structure WBS<\/strong><\/a> -, using work packages delivers a greater sense of understanding because each block of related activities can be easily visualized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To tell the difference between what is a <strong>work package<\/strong> and a true stand-alone project, you need to examine the outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Each work package<\/strong> is always just one element of something bigger, so its outcomes will be directly related to promoting the goals of the overall project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s use the following example: If you add a new feature to a technology product, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/project-management-tool-10-key-aspects-make-right-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>project management software<\/strong><\/a>, there may be several work packages related to its development, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong>Twproject<\/strong>, you can <strong>create the WBS easily<\/strong>, from the highest level down to individual work packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><!-- START QUOTE BOX --> <\/p> <div class=\"quote-box\"> <div class=\"quote-content\"><p>\tTwproject has made it possible to implement a fully-fledged project hierarchy, with levels, phases and sub-phases that can be monitored individually, without any restrictions.\t<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"quote-link\">Read <a href=\"\thttps:\/\/twproject.com\/customers\/hanami\/\t\" target=\"_blank\">the interview with Repower<\/a> \te scopri come puoi scomporre le fasi e i pacchetti di lavoro in maniera ottimale\t<a class=\"quote-arrow\" href=\"\thttps:\/\/twproject.com\/customers\/hanami\/\t\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/quote-arrow.png\"><\/a><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"use\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Work Packages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within each of these packages there will be a variety of different activities. However, by keeping related activities organized, it will become easier to communicate with lead teams and set milestones and deadlines to better manage the <a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/critical-path-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>entire project&#8217;s critical path<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The use of work packages<\/strong> also provides a reference point for describing and managing the various metrics related to a project, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-project-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Budget<\/strong><\/a>: knowing how much is allocated to each area and how well this is being met.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/it\/blog\/schedulare-al-meglio-le-scadenze-di-progetto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Deadlines<\/strong><\/a>: how well they are being met and whether some areas are causing more delays than others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/project-risk-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Risks<\/strong><\/a>: what needs to be monitored to know where and how likely problems are to occur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/project-priorities-5-elements-know-order-define-correctly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Priorities<\/strong><\/a>: significance of different areas and what you need to focus on first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/it\/blog\/gli-stakeholders-di-progetto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Stakeholders<\/strong><\/a>: knowing who needs to be kept up-to-date on different aspects of the business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"why\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why are work packages important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By segmenting a project into work packages<\/strong>, the Work Breakdown Structures development becomes easier and project managers will have a greater level of control over the various tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work packages<\/strong> enable simultaneous work by multiple teams on different components of a project. Each team follows tasks defined for that work package and completes them within the given deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When teams have completed their <strong>individual work packages<\/strong>, the entire project reunites seamlessly. The completion of a work package is often overseen by a specific person who may be the project manager himself or a specifically assigned supervisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even though costs are estimated at the activity level, these estimations are aggregated at the work package level, where they are measured, managed, and controlled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For each work package, direct labor costs, direct costs for material, equipment, travel, contractual services, and other non-personal resources, and associated indirect costs can be determined. Then, the individual costs of all work packages are aggregated to reach the authorized cost baseline or authorized budget for the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cost-management-2-840x506.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cost-management-2-840x506.png 840w, https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cost-management-2-400x241.png 400w, https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cost-management-2-705x425.png 705w, https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cost-management-2.png 1308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"measurement\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to measure work package performance?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>work package performance<\/strong> can be measured using the <a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/the-earned-value-method\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>earned value management<\/strong><\/a> technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This integrates <a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/scope-management-managing-project-scope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>project scope<\/strong><\/a>, costs, and schedule measures to help the team assess and measure project performance and progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It involves preparing a baseline against which the performance of <strong>work packages<\/strong> can be measured for the duration of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earned value management develops and monitors three key dimensions for each work package:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Planned value (PV)<\/strong>: the planned value is the authorized budget assigned to the work to be performed for the work package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Earned value (EV)<\/strong>: the earned value is the value of the work performed expressed in terms of the approved budget allocated to the work package.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Actual cost (AC)<\/strong>: Actual cost is the total cost actually sustained and recorded for the performance of the work performed for a work package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"guidelines\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1432\" height=\"983\" src=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBS.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16864\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work package preparation guidelines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When <strong>breaking down a WBS<\/strong> to the <strong>work package level<\/strong>, WBS nodes may be split to extreme levels, wasting time and making the project difficult to understand, manage, and adjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many factors to consider when deciding how far to decompose the WBS, however the most important are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work packages should be small enough to estimate time and cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The project manager and project team should be positive that the current level of detail provides sufficient information to proceed with the following tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work packages should be small enough to be assigned to a single person or group that can be held accountable for results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Although this might differ from project to project, most project managers agree that the 8\/80 rule can be applied to measure a work package. This rule says that no work package should be under 8 hours and over 80 hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work packages may reside at different levels in the WBS hierarchy. Project managers should not artificially force WBS into a structure where all work packages are at the same hierarchical level. This could lead to problems arising as the project progresses, such as forced details or lack of control where it is really needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"task\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work Package vs Task: how do you tell the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common mistakes in project planning is confusing <strong>work packages<\/strong> with <strong>individual operational tasks<\/strong>. Although they are closely related, they represent two different levels of work management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>work package<\/strong> is the lowest level of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and represents a set of tasks that can be planned, assigned and monitored as a single unit of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/the-best-to-do-and-task-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task<\/a><\/strong>, on the other hand, is a single activity required to complete that work package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take an example. In a project to develop a new product, the \u2018Mechanical Design\u2019 work package might include several tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>requirements gathering;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>preliminary design;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAD modelling;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>technical review;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>final approval.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project manager uses work packages to organise the project at a strategic level and assign clear responsibilities, whilst tasks are used to plan and carry out day-to-day work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WBS-ToDo-840x527.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WBS-ToDo-840x527.png 840w, https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WBS-ToDo-400x251.png 400w, https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WBS-ToDo-705x443.png 705w, https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WBS-ToDo.png 1325w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, a work package answers the question \u201c<strong>Which part of the project needs to be completed?<\/strong>\u201d, whilst a task answers the question \u201c<strong>What activities need to be carried out to complete it?<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding this distinction is essential for creating an effective WBS and maintaining the right level of detail in the planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"deliverable\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work Package vs Deliverable: what&#8217;s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The terms \u2018<strong>work package<\/strong>\u2019 and \u2018<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/blog\/identify-project-deliverables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deliverable<\/a><\/strong>\u2019 are also often used interchangeably, but they refer to different aspects of project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>deliverable <\/strong>is a tangible or verifiable result produced by the project. It may be a document, a prototype, software, an installed system, or any other output required by the client or stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>work package<\/strong>, on the other hand, represents the work required to produce that result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, in a software implementation project, the deliverable might be a new, ready-to-use operating platform. To achieve that result, it will be necessary to complete several work packages, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>requirements analysis;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>architecture design;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>feature development;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>testing and validation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>user training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deliverable is therefore the <strong>final result<\/strong> that can be handed over and verified, whilst the work package is the <strong>unit of work<\/strong> used to plan, assign responsibilities, estimate costs and monitor the project\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distinguishing correctly between these two concepts helps to improve project control and ensure greater clarity in defining objectives, responsibilities and expected outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Element<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Work Package<\/td><td>A set of activities managed as a single unit<\/td><td>\u2018Mechanical design\u2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Task<\/td><td>A specific operational activity<\/td><td>\u2018Creation of a CAD model\u2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deliverable<\/td><td>An output produced by the project<\/td><td>\u2018Approved technical design\u2019<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"distinction\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When this distinction makes a difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the difference between work packages, activities and deliverables is not just a theoretical exercise: it has a direct impact on project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, <strong>budget allocation<\/strong> takes place at the work package level, because that is where the necessary economic resources are estimated and controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Progress monitoring<\/strong> follows the same logic: tasks provide detailed operational data, but reporting to management is done using work packages as reference units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, during the <strong>project acceptance phase<\/strong>, it is the approved deliverables that officially certify that a work package, or even an entire project phase, has been successfully completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get started right away: create and manage WBS and Work Packages with TWPROJECT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you see how <strong>effective use of work packages<\/strong> is essential for project managers? In short, it allows you to easily <strong>differentiate and delegate<\/strong> the tasks necessary to deliver a project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, having a <strong>project management software<\/strong> helping you is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A software like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twproject<\/a><\/strong> could help you designing the WBS easily, deviding the project in work packages for enhancing delegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important benefit, however, is that <strong>work packages<\/strong> allow a major project to be segmented into more manageable parts so that neither the project manager nor the team is overwhelmed by the size of the project undertaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <strong>Twproject<\/strong>, each work package is independent in terms of <strong>progress, costs, resources, and project roles<\/strong>. At the same time, however, the aggregation of this data provides an <strong>overview <\/strong>of the project&#8217;s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only Twproject offers this variety of perspectives, which is why more and more <strong>project managers<\/strong> are choosing it for their daily work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to try it too, take advantage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/demo.twproject.com\/applications\/teamwork\/welcome\/createUserEnvironment.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>free trial<\/strong><\/a>, with guided initial setup included!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tw_promobox box_type3 sBlue sImage\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/static.twproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/get-it-now-r.jpg'); background-size: 140%; background-position: -90px -210px;\">\n<div class=\"av_promobox avia-button-yes avia-builder-el-1 el_after_av_promobox avia-builder-el-last\">\n<div class=\"avia-promocontent\">\n<h2>Want to manage complex projects more effectively?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"avia-button-wrap avia-button-right \"><a class=\"avia-button avia-icon_select-no avia-color-custom avia-size-xlarge\" href=\"https:\/\/demo.twproject.com\/applications\/teamwork\/welcome\/createUserEnvironment.jsp\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"avia_iconbox_title\">Use Twproject&#8217;s work packages<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to find out how to structure projects using \u201cwork packages,\u201d a versatile tool that forms the basis of project management? We discuss it here. Work packages are a key concept in project management and represent the lowest level of a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure). 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