Create a work breakdown structure to manage complex projects with ease

Miro’s WBS creator turns complex projects into smaller, more manageable tasks. Bring your entire project team together and visualize everything from scope to dependencies — all on one infinite canvas.

A WBS creator anyone can get started with

It’s easy to get started with an intuitive user interface like Miro’s. Grab shapes, connection lines, sticky notes, cards, and text boxes straight from the toolbar — or drag and drop your own content right onto the canvas.

Why Miro is the best WBS creator

More than 130 integrations

Miro integrates with over 130 apps, including popular project management tools like Jira, Asana, and Trello. That means you can get started without giving up your existing workflow.

Sharing and in-app collaboration

Collaborate on your work breakdown structure online by inviting teammates to edit your Miro board in real-time — or share it when you’re ready by choosing from multiple ways to do so.

Present your work breakdown structure online

Use Presentation Mode to conduct live, interactive sessions right from your Miro board — or use Talktrack to record and share engaging walkthroughs asynchronously.

Diagramming features and templates

Easily build your own diagram using shapes, connector lines, cards, and text boxes — or save even more time using our free and customizable Work Breakdown Structure Template.

Integrated with your favorite tools

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How to create a work breakdown structure

1. Set up your Miro board

Open Miro’s Work Breakdown Structure Template and invite any collaborators to edit your board with you.

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2. Set goals and objectives

Determine what your project is about, what the ultimate goal is, and how that fits in with wider business targets.

3. Identify deliverables

Now that you know what your team is working toward, identify key deliverables. Remember, we’re here to break the project down, so stick to the high-level deliverables in this step.

4. Break down the deliverables

Time to break down key deliverables into small, manageable tasks. These are the tasks your team will take care of in their day-to-day work.

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WBS creator FAQs

What features does Miro provide for team collaboration?

Miro comes with plenty of tools for smooth real-time and asynchronous collaboration. Cards are a great way to highlight deliverables, set deadlines, track status updates, and even assign them to the right person by tagging them. While you can invite collaborators to edit your Miro board with you, you can also have them simply view and comment on your work breakdown structure online — allowing you to get the input you need without losing track of edits.

Does Miro offer a template I can use to create a work breakdown structure?

Yes, use Miro’s free Work Breakdown Structure Template to kickstart your project management process. The template comes with a pre-made diagram ready for you to fill in and customize.

Is Miro’s WBS creator free?

Yes, Miro comes with a free plan allowing you to edit up to three boards. Explore all our pricing plans to find the one that suits your team’s needs best.