{"id":3787,"date":"2022-10-27T10:37:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T10:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/?p=3787"},"modified":"2023-06-11T14:29:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-11T14:29:55","slug":"scope-creep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/scope-creep","title":{"rendered":"Scope creep: 6 ways to win against the scariest villain in project management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody likes a creep.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you ask any seasoned project manager, the worst kind of creep comes in the form of scope creep. It\u2019s the last thing they\u2019d want to encounter in a dark alley late at night. Because the next morning, you might be dealing with an entirely different kind of beast: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a project that\u2019s out of control<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\ude31<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While scary, scope creep can always be fought. Prevented. Sent back to the darkest depths of project management hell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But before we dive into exactly how we can fight this villain, you first need to understand it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab the holy water \u2013 here we go.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article \ud83d\udcd6<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/scope-creep\/#What-is-scope-creep\" >What is scope creep?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/scope-creep\/#Why-does-scope-creep-happen\" >Why does scope creep happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/scope-creep\/#5-of-the-most-cunning-causes-of-scope-creep\" >5 of the most cunning causes of scope creep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/scope-creep\/#The-victims-of-scope-creep\" >The victims of scope creep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/scope-creep\/#6-ways-to-win-against-scope-creep\" >6 ways to win against scope creep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/scope-creep\/#How-to-fight-scope-creep-when-it-happens\" >How to fight scope creep when it happens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-management\/scope-creep\/#Say-goodbye-to-scope-creep-for-good\" >Say goodbye to scope creep for good<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-scope-creep\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is scope creep?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A project should come with a set of requirements and deliverables. This is what we refer to as project scope (more on this later!). But if that doesn&#8217;t exist, a project might go well beyond what it&#8217;s set out to do \u2013 both in size and budget \u2013 as people add more tasks and deliverables to the to-do list. This is scope creep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The repercussions of scope creep are terrifying, to say the least. You could be looking at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/avoid-project-delays\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project delays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, resource allocation issues, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/how-to-create-the-ultimate-project-budget-template-free-excel-template\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that gets blown out of the water \u2013 you name it. With scope creep in the mix, the chances of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/drive-project-success\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project success<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will soon be a distant memory.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And beware \u2013 scope creep sometimes goes by other names, such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">requirement creep<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">feature creep<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. *shudders*<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope creep can rear its ugly face in any type of project, but why exactly does it happen?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-does-scope-creep-happen\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does scope creep happen?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The terrifying truth behind scope creep is this: project goals, scope, and procedures, were never properly in place or not understood by project stakeholders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically it doesn\u2019t come down to one single thing, but a combination of factors that haunts the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/14xzPQjU62JPbi\/giphy-downsized.gif\" alt=\"Scope creep in the form of Beetlejuice saying &quot;It's showtime&quot; \" width=\"404\" height=\"228\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-of-the-most-cunning-causes-of-scope-creep\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 of the most cunning causes of scope creep<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. There\u2019s no project scope<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A project without a <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/what-is-project-scope\">project scope<\/a> is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">impossible<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to manage. That\u2019s why first of all, it\u2019s important to understand what project scope is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Project scope refers to detailed documentation covering all aspects of a project<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including goals, timelines, tasks, resources, and project deliverables. The scope exists to set boundaries, help deliver projects on time, manage expectations, and keeps stakeholders aligned.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a well-defined scope, everyone involved in the project can stay on the same page throughout the project lifecycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project scope also identifies and establishes the control factors which are used to tackle any changes in the project. With no project scope, project managers can\u2019t make informed decisions, and as a result, the risk of project failure increases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re telling you, it\u2019s scary stuff!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Project objectives are missing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t manage what you can\u2019t measure. That\u2019s how the saying goes. And projects are no different. If you haven\u2019t established goals and objectives for your project, how will you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine the tasks and deliverables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify the people and resources that are the best fit for the project<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know when the project is complete<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without a clear path to project success, scope creep is inevitable. Because all of a sudden, everything will seem important and the scope will grow out of control at a frightening pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/drive-project-success\"><b>Project management tactics that drive project success<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Poor communication\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor communication is often rooted in a lack of clarity. If your project scope and objectives haven\u2019t been clearly defined, it\u2019ll result in confusion and poor communication. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why you should make sure your project documentation includes the brief, scope, and any other documentation necessary to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But effective communication is not just about what you\u2019re communicating \u2013 it\u2019s about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019re communicating. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate the project scope at the very start of the project<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share progress and how you\u2019re tracking against project goals throughout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate project performance with all stakeholders at the end<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid any ghastly surprises, bigger projects should have a clear communication plan in place. That plan includes ownership, points of contact for different areas of responsibility along with what, how, and when to communicate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. No resource allocation plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource allocation is simply the process of managing resources to meet a project\u2019s needs. It\u2019s about figuring out who does what, and when. And trust us, it can make or break a project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, this is an extra cunning one. It can creep up on a project without anyone noticing. Because if you don\u2019t have a resource allocation plan in place, you might find yourself giving people tasks that aren\u2019t really part of the scope or tied into any of the project\u2019s goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your project needs are unclear, your resource needs will be unclear. You don\u2019t just want dead bodies on a project, you want <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-smoothing-team-performance\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the right people<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> working on <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the right things<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teams first, tasks second \u2013 that\u2019s what great resource management is all about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-allocation-guide\"><b>The complete guide to resource allocation in project management<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Ineffective project scheduling<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unrealistic project scheduling can take down the most well-scoped-out projects in no time. Typically it comes down to a clash between expectations and reality. By having a solid resource allocation strategy in place from the get-go, you\u2019ll be able to schedule your resources more effectively and meet project milestones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s simply about making sure your team\u2019s availability and skillsets match project needs. Once you have a resource allocation plan in place, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/project-scheduling-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project scheduling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be a breeze!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-scheduling-101\"><b>Project scheduling 101: Your guide to project success<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what happens if scope creep gets a hold of your project?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-victims-of-scope-creep\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The victims of scope creep<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope creep doesn\u2019t show any mercy. Once you\u2019re on its hit list, things are not looking good for you. Here\u2019s what\u2019s at stake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/8jiddeQ02bBaU\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"Scope creep in the form of a grim reaper, digging a hole for its project manager victims in the woods.\" width=\"450\" height=\"248\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>R.I.P project managers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If scope creep was a movie, project managers would be killed off first. Because who takes on all the stress? That\u2019s right, PMs. Dealing with stakeholders and trying their best to field the very requests that\u2019ll probably result in scope creep is sure to send PMs to their graves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Death of team morale<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know what happens once the project manager has been eliminated. No one is safe. Because when things don\u2019t go according to plan, and especially when they don\u2019t go according to plan consistently, morale suffers. And once morale is gone, it\u2019s hard to get it back. Your team is your greatest asset, you want to make sure they have clarity in their roles and stay motivated throughout. If team morale dies, so does the project.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cursed client relationships<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re working with a client, rather than on an internal project, you\u2019re running the risk of destroying the relationship with your client.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, scope creep doesn\u2019t just affect one project \u2013 it will impact other projects, too. If one project takes longer, you may have to push back the start date of other projects. All of a sudden you\u2019ll find yourself in a vicious cycle. And forecasting? Forget about it. Scope creep has you in its nasty grips already.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, scope creep causes stress for your project and everyone involved, but there\u2019s more at stake here. Worst case scenario you lose both revenue and a client.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exhausted resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you did have a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-planning-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in place, chances are scope creep has ruined it. Resources might now be exhausted, overworked, or even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/how-smart-project-managers-use-scheduling-and-communication-to-combat-project-burnout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burnt out<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. People are the most important asset for any project, and they should be treated as such. Most projects will require some extra hours here and there, but you should never let that become the norm. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-management-techniques\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy team members<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lead to better project outcomes, period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scope creep sure sets out to kill, but there are ways to stop it. You don\u2019t have to be next on the hit list.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-ways-to-win-against-scope-creep\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 ways to win against scope creep<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of ways to get ahead of scope creep. The key? Control. Here are six ways you can stay in control of your project throughout its lifecycle and say goodbye to scope creep \u2013 for good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Define project goals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a project manager, it\u2019s your job to keep the project on track and achieve its goals. And guess what? Lack of clarity kills. Without clear project goals, it\u2019s impossible to know exactly what the project needs in order to hit those goals. As a result, you\u2019ll end up with scope creep. But with project goals set, you know exactly what resources you\u2019ll need, and how much time each task will take.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Establish project scope<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an obvious one, right? But you\u2019d be surprised how many projects are launched without determining the project scope first. Project scope is not more complex than this: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it\u2019s the work required to deliver on the project\u2019s goals and objectives<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the project scope is a scope statement. This part is crucial because it clearly outlines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project boundaries and team responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procedures to follow for changing and approving work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines for making any project-related decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Project Management Institute suggests you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/library\/project-scope-statement-skills-tools-7981\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">run a scope statement workshop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to avoid being plagued by scope creep.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Confirm the project scope with stakeholders<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the project, a lot of time and effort can go into creating a project scope, so the last thing you want to do is make assumptions. Before starting any project, make sure you confirm the scope with all stakeholders. It\u2019s about creating alignment from the beginning. If that alignment doesn\u2019t exist, the likelihood of scope creep is greater.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Create a change management plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If changes to the project scope are uncontrolled, you\u2019ll end up with scope creep. So, what happens when someone wants to make a change? Simple. They have to follow the control procedures documented in your change management plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job of a change management plan is to define the procedures of change. It\u2019ll clearly state what the change control process looks like. Now, this all sounds very bureaucratic, but it\u2019s actually pretty straightforward: Someone suggests a change via a change request, that request is reviewed, and then gets approved or rejected. Scope creep averted!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5. Create a clear project schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we mentioned above, ineffective project scheduling can send a project to an early grave. Project scheduling is about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">methodically assigning the right people to the right tasks based on skills and availability.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to do that, you first need to know who\u2019s available and what their skills are. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/best-resource-management-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource management tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you do that effectively, but if you\u2019re on a budget, this free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/download-a-free-resource-scheduling-template-for-excel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource planning and scheduling template<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you run your projects smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-scheduling-plan-barriers\"><b>3 barriers to effective resource scheduling and how to overcome them<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>6. Have a resource management plan in place<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A solid resource management plan will help you prevent scope creep by accounting for all resources required for a project. That includes people, workspaces, tools, equipment, and any other resource imaginable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your resource management plan will define exactly how your resources will be allocated and managed. This way, you can stay on top of allocation and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-managers-resource-utilization\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">utilization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout the project\u2019s lifecycle. If your resources are overutilized, you could be dealing with scope creep!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-planning-tools-overallocation\"><b>5 ways to solve resource overallocation<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-fight-scope-creep-when-it-happens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to fight scope creep when it happens<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes scope creep does just that \u2013 it creeps up on you. But that doesn&#8217;t mean your project is doomed. If you catch it in time, you can free yourself from its deadly claws \u2013 and move on like nothing ever happened. (Sort of.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/xTiTnKG6VkQILwqnq8\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"A project manager in the form of a zombie, stumbling their way out of the woods after falling victim to scope creep.\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Understand your client<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It goes without saying, but if you understand your client, you\u2019ll understand what the actual project goal is. To clients, a project is often more than \u201cjust\u201d a project. Try and understand <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the project is so important to them. That\u2019s when you\u2019ll truly know what motivates them. This will help you communicate better with them, and understand how to stay aligned throughout the project\u2019s lifecycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Understand the project goal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your eyes peeled on the project goal, you\u2019ll spot scope creep from miles away. Plus, once you understand your client\u2019s motivations (their why) it\u2019s much easier to understand project goals and manage them accordingly. Instantly, things will be a lot less scary!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Stay vigilant<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a project manager, you\u2019re the one saying yes and no to new requests. Log changes and stick to the change control processes you\u2019ve put in place. If a new request comes in, ask yourself if and how it would contribute to achieving the project goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be hard to say no when you\u2019re working with a client, and sometimes they won\u2019t take no for an answer. That\u2019s fine. So what do you do? You put a price on the scope creep. Make sure your client fully understands the implications of their request.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After doing so, you might find the request wasn\u2019t that important after all\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Be transparent<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great project management starts \u2013 and ends \u2013 with great communication. As soon as you see scope creep happening, bring it up with your clients and your team. Only once everyone\u2019s aware of what\u2019s going on can you analyze the impact and assess whether these are changes you actually want to make.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Say-goodbye-to-scope-creep-for-good\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say goodbye to scope creep for good<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the best project managers have been forced to face their fears and tackle scope creep head-on. But by staying vigilant, you don\u2019t have to be its next victim. Your project scope is your greatest weapon in the fight against scope creep. So don\u2019t \u201cset it and forget it,\u201d but rather, revisit and repeat it \u2013 and do so often. 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