A work breakdown structure decomposes deliverables into hierarchical work packages—what you are building—not dates. It answers “what” before “when.”

What is a Gantt chart used for?

A Gantt chart places tasks on a timeline with start/end dates and dependencies. It answers “when” and “in what order.”

Do I need both WBS and Gantt?

Most delivery efforts benefit from both: WBS for scope clarity, Gantt (or timeline) for schedule. The same tasks often appear in both views with different emphasis.

Does PMHub support WBS and Gantt-style views?

Blueprint in PMHub provides hierarchical planning with table and Gantt-style timeline views, plus dependency chain visualization on Pro.

WBS vs Gantt chart: structure first, schedule second

Compare WBS and Gantt planning views with decision criteria and examples for delivery teams.