Scope creep is a term used in project management to describe the tendency of a project’s scope to gradually expand beyond its original boundaries or objectives. It occurs when changes or additions are made to the project without proper evaluation of their impact on the project’s timeline, budget, or resources.
Scope creep can happen for a variety of reasons, such as poor communication among stakeholders, unclear project requirements, lack of project planning or monitoring, or changes in the project’s goals or priorities.
If scope creep is not managed properly, it can lead to project delays, increased costs, and decreased quality. To avoid scope creep, it’s important to establish clear project goals, requirements, and deliverables at the outset, and to communicate these effectively with all stakeholders. Additionally, regular monitoring and evaluation of the project’s progress can help identify and address any changes to the scope in a timely manner. Effective project management tools, such as change control processes, can also be used to control the scope and manage any changes that arise.
Usage
It is a concept used in Scope Management / Requirement Management
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