Beyond the Baseline episode one: The Hidden WBS & CBS Problem

In the first episode of our new webinar series, Beyond the Baseline, Tom and Aleksej dive into one of the most overlooked and misunderstood fundamentals in project controls: the difference between Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).

8 May 2026
1 min read

While many teams treat WBS and CBS as interchangeable, the reality is that each serves a distinct purpose. When those distinctions become blurred, projects can quickly experience broken baselines, unreliable forecasting, reporting inconsistencies, and costly surprises.

Drawing from real world experiences, Tom and Aleksej explore:

  • What WBS and CBS are designed to do

  • Why combining them can create project control issues

  • Common mistakes organizations make when structuring projects

  • Best practices for implementing both structures effectively in Omega 365

Whether you work in project controls, planning, cost management, or project execution, this webinar is for you. It is also a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about WBS and CBS. Join us for practical insights on building stronger project foundations and avoiding common pitfalls that continue to challenge complex projects across industries.

Webinar details

  • Date: Tuesday, May 19

  • Time: 15:00-15:30 CEST / 09:00 EDT / 06:00 PDT / 21:00 SGT

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