Scope Creep: When 'Just One More Thing' Derails a Project
Scope creep is the uncontrolled growth of a project's requirements after it starts. It shows up as 'small tweaks' that balloon into major features, delaying schedules and increasing costs. The footgun is trying to prevent it entirely instead of managing it.
Scope creep is the uncontrolled growth of a project's requirements after it has begun, often through a series of 'small' additions. It happens when a client asks for 'one more change' or developers add unrequested features, leading to budget and schedule overruns. The biggest mistake is believing scope creep is completely preventable; it's inevitable, so the key is having a formal process to evaluate and approve changes, not forbidding them.
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