Scope creep

Last updated Jun 5, 2023

Changes, growth, and uncontrolled factors affect a project’s scope at any point after the project begins.

Scope creep sources:

• External
• Internal

• Customer requests
• Environment shift
• Changes in technology
• Product improvements
• Process changes

• Make project plan visible
• Get clarity on project requirements
• Set group rules and expectations for stakeholder involvement
  • Role and responsibility during execution and review
• Create a plan for dealing with out-of-scope requests
  • Agree on who can make a request
• Put your agreements and plans in writing