Scope creep refers to the tiny, incremental change or addition of requirements to an already defined project so that, for example, a project that began by trying to produce a single ham sandwich ended up trying to produce a 3-course meal for 20 people.
Describe a time when scope creep happened on a project you were involved with. The project you describe may be from work (such as being affected by an IT upgrade project), school (such as participating in a team assignment), or personal life (such as planning a wedding).
Who was responsible for adding requirements?
Who was responsible for accepting them?
Were the additional requirements introduced early in the project process or late?
What were the outcomes? That is, was the expanded scope implemented or not?
Did the project come in over budget? Was it delayed? Was it cancelled?
If you have never been involved in a type of project in which scope creep occurred, research specific causes of project scope creep and share at least 2 causes that are not listed in your textbook. Cite your sources in APA format.
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Scope Creep
One of the most frequent causes of scope creep is unauthorized changes. However, these changes can also be made due to miscommunication or late communication. It mostly happens when a client fails to communicate their vision correctly before the beginning of the project. Project managers can avoid scope creep by improving their task management (Safapour & Kermanshachi, 2019). There are four categories in which scope creep can fit. These include business, effort, hope, and feature creep. Your options should always be open when dealing with scope creep.
When preparing for a class presentation, each group was asked to appoint their team leader. The team leader was responsible for collecting the topics we were to research, including the areas to be covered. The class lecturer forgot to mention the deadline, and we all assumed we had enough time to read and research, just like the other times. The lecturer asked the team leaders to present our names during the next class as we presented our assignments. Nobody was ready because the deadline was not communicated, and the team leader responsible for the task did not ask the lecturer about it. The lecturer gave us more time to prepare, meaning the “project” was delayed.
There are ways scope creep can be avoided. For example, people working on the same project can talk about scope more collaboratively and often. They can also make estimates and not assumptions. It is good to vet the red flags of the project before it begins and as it progresses. The scope of the project can be reduced and a premium package introduced for whistles and bells. Project managers or deal makers should start thinking about the second phase at the beginning of the project. Clear communication should be essential, either with or without a contract.
Reference
Safapour, E., & Kermanshachi, S. (2019, June). Identifying manageable scope creep indicators and selecting best practice strategies for construction projects. In Proceedings of the 7th CSCE International Construction Specialty Conference (pp. 12-15).
