A work package (WP) is a part of the project that is not
further subdivided in the work breakdown
structure and can be at any level of subdivision (definition
according to DIN). If possible, the
work package should be defined as a self-contained
element with clear boundaries and interfaces to other work
packages, so that it can be delegated to an organizational unit for
processing. It forms the last and lowest element in a branch of the
work breakdown
structure. In further detailed planning, the work package can
be broken down into individual tasks (activities). However, these
activities are not listed in the work breakdown
structure, but in detailed network and bar charts. The sum of
all work packages gives the complete picture of all the work that
needs to be done to achieve the project goal. (Source:
GPM)