Project Management: Preventing Scope Creep

Learn how to identify and prevent scope creep.

Introduction

• Dealing with it

1. Identify Scope Creep

• Contrasting scope and requirements
• Defining scope creep
• Avoiding gold plating

2. Causes of Scope Creep

• Avoiding vague project expectations
• Identifying inadequate project requirements
• Underselling customers leads to scope creep
• Avoiding a weak project scope definition
• Leveraging scope boundaries to ensure stakeholder alignment

3. Prevention Best Practices

• Practicing strong project management to deter scope creep
• Clarifying project requirements
• Developing scope baseline
• Implementing a change control system

4. Case Study

• Setting clear expectations for your project
• Anticipating change for your project
• Guaranteeing project satisfaction

Conclusion

• Next steps