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Resource Breakdown Structure

A hierarchical decomposition of all project resources by category, used for detailed resource planning, allocation, and tracking.

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Project Title [Enter Project Name]
Date Prepared [YYYY-MM-DD]
Prepared By [Author Name]
Usage Note: This template provides the standard KEVOS® framework for a Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS). Utilise this hierarchical format to systematically map all personnel, infrastructure, and materials required to successfully execute your project.

§1 People

Human resources, including project managers, technical leads, and subject matter experts.

  • 1.1.1 [Role Group A]
    • 1.1.1.1 [Specific Resource / Count]
    • 1.1.1.2 [Specific Resource / Count]
  • 1.1.2 [Role Group B]
    • 1.1.2.1 [Specific Resource / Count]
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§2 Equipment / Infrastructure

Hardware, hosting environments, monitoring stacks, and physical machinery.

  • 1.2.1 [Infrastructure Category A]
    • 1.2.1.1 [Specific Item]
    • 1.2.1.2 [Specific Item]
  • 1.2.2 [Infrastructure Category B]
    • 1.2.2.1 [Specific Item]
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§3 Materials / Digital Assets

Consumables, stock imagery, brand assets, and proprietary files.

  • 1.3.1 [Material Category A]
    • 1.3.1.1 [Specific Asset]
  • 1.3.2 [Material Category B]
    • 1.3.2.1 [Specific Asset]
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§4 Supplies / Services

Third-party audits, software licences, and external consulting services.

  • 1.4.1 [Service / Software Category A]
    • 1.4.1.1 [Specific Licence or Service]
  • 1.4.2 [Service / Software Category B]
    • 1.4.2.1 [Specific Licence or Service]
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§5 Locations / Facilities

Physical space requirements, meeting rooms, and offsite environments.

  • 1.5.1 [Facility Category A]
    • 1.5.1.1 [Specific Location]
  • 1.5.2 [Facility Category B]
    • 1.5.2.1 [Specific Location]
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Next Step: Allocation
Map these identified resources against your Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to ensure coverage.
Tracking
Assign unique IDs to each node in your project management software for precise reporting.

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