Project Scope Creep
Example of Scope Creep and How to Deal with it
Meaning :
Scope creep refers to a project that has seen
its original goals expand while it's in progress. As the term suggests, scope
creep is a subtle process that starts with small adjustments and ends up
resulting in projects that take far longer to complete or even fail before they
are finished. Even if the project is completed, scope creep can result in final
deliverables that look nothing like what was originally envisioned. Scope creep may also be called creep of scope.
Reasons
for Scope Screep
Scope creep can occur
for a number of reasons, including:
- A poor understanding of the
original project
- Changing market conditions
- Competing forces within a
company
To avoid the worst kinds of
scope creep, a project manager should consider even minor adjustments to the
original project scope carefully and rework time lines, provide new estimates
and communicate with the stakeholders before integrating changes. This should
filter out all but the most important concerns.
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