Work Breakdown Structure in Deltek Vantagepoint is one of the most powerful tools available to A/E/C firms — and one of the most underutilized. Firms often know WBS exists, but aren't sure whether the payoff justifies the setup, or where to even start.

In this first session of The Campfire Sessions, Full Sail Partners consultants Jenny Labranche, Matt McCauley, Rana Blair, and Rhiannon Schaumburg sit down for a conversation to answer the foundational question: why would your firm want to use WBS?

The session covers the real-world benefits — from tracking multiple contract parts in a single project to unlocking flexible billing and cleaner project reporting. Whether you're a project manager, in accounting, or in leadership, this session gives you the "why" before the series dives into the "how."

You'll see how to:

• Understand the foundational case for WBS — what it is and why it matters for your firm

• Track multiple parts of a contract within a single project

• Take advantage of billing flexibility: the invoice options WBS makes possible

• Get project reporting and earnings visibility at the phase and task level

• Preview planning capabilities — staff assignments and scheduling

• Weigh the honest pros and cons: when WBS is the right fit and when it isn't

Whether you're brand new to WBS or looking to make the case for it at your firm, this session is designed to give you a clear, practical picture of what's possible — and what to consider before you start.