What is Scope Creep & How to Navigate It
Any project manager can vouch — almost any project can get away from you if you don’t stay on top of it. This phenomenon is known as “scope creep.” and it can be a nightmare to straighten out.
Shifting client demands, needing to add additional features and functions, and a range of other unforeseen hitches can complicate and prolong what might have started as a seemingly straightforward project. In many cases, scope creep is simply the sum of unforeseen complications.
Here we’ll explore that concept a bit further, identify some reasons it might arise, review some ways you can prevent it, and take a look at a real-world example.
Table of Contents
- What is scope creep?
- Causes for Scope Creep