Defining and managing project scope

The following figure illustrates the components of project scope:

Figure 5.1 – A project scope diagram (https://clickup.com/blog/project-scope/)

Project scope refers to the entirety of work required for a project’s completion. It encompasses all tasks, deliverables, and requirements essential to achieve project goals and objectives. The process of defining and managing project scope is vital to ensure success.

Establishing clear project boundaries

To ensure a project, it’s crucial to establish a project scope. This involves defining what is included in the project and what is not, setting goals and objectives, identifying deliverables, determining requirements, and considering constraints such as time, budget, and resources. By doing so, you can manage stakeholder expectations effectively. Avoid scope creep. It’s essential to communicate the project scope to all stakeholders to set expectations...