Scope Management

Project scope is the work required to output a project’s deliverable. Change happens, and project scope management includes the process to manage scope changes and make sure the project will still come in on time and within budget. Scope is often defined by a work breakdown structure, and changes should take place only through formal change control procedures.

  • PM Network

    Unexpected Lift member content open

    By Thomas, Jen Rising 55 stories above Johannesburg, South Africa's financial district, the Leonardo is a rugged yet gleaming mixed-use skyscraper. But it wouldn't be the tallest building in Africa unless the…

  • PM Network

    Snap Precision member content open

    By Fewell, Jesse If you've worked on agile projects, you've likely heard an agile champion make bizarre statements about estimating a budget and schedule. When you press further for estimates, you might get an even…

  • PM Network

    Scope Patrol member content open

    By Elton, Catherine In today's hyper-competitive business environment, it seems everything needs to be done yesterday. But heightened project expectations and a quickening delivery pace can drive up the risk of scope…

  • PM Network

    Measure Of Respect member content open

    By Khan, Zahid Are we measuring the right key performance indicators (KPIs)? Project success is usually measured by KPIs related to scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.

  • PM Network

    Rebuffering member content open

    By Cover, Lauren Well, that didn't go so well. After a few years of ballooning costs and missed deadlines, the Canadian government in July decided to reel in the scope of a major IT project to bring 1,500 separate…

Advertisement