Keeping Scope Creep Under Control For The Perfect Project

Every project - small or large - has at its root an idea, a vision of how things ought to end up at its completion. However, the project will develop a great deal after that original intent is formed, and it may be drawn in a different direction; as the plans continue apace, the nature of the proposed outcome may change substantially. Of course, the new vision may be rather better than in its predecessor - it might be bigger and bolder, it might be more efficient and precise in its aims - but it's always essential for the project manager to understand the impact of the changes upon schedules and budgets, and indeed on the viability of other aspects of the plan. Without careful control of the project, its scope can creep out in new directions that might potentially derail the entire venture.

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