Why is a scope statement useful
- Creates a basis for planning and executing the project
- Informs stake holders of the items to be delivered by the
project - Informs stakeholders of the items NOT to delivered by the
project - Sets the bar (ie. identifies critical success factors)
- MINIMIZES SCOPE CREEP!!!
What are the S.M.A.R.T objectives?
- Specific
- Measurable
- (can be) Agreed Upon
- Realistic
- Time Bound
What are the main processes of Project Scope management?
- Main processes include:
- Scope planning
- Scope definition
- WBS creation
- Scope verification
- Scope control
What is a scope statement?
A statement that defines at a high level , the work to be completed by the project – will also state items that are out of scope of the project.
What steps can be taken to validate a scope?
*Deliverables should be inspected to ensure requirements
met
*Deviations to scope may include
*Rework
*New requirements
*Be especially careful to avoid continual scope changes
*Where subsequent changes arise from the need to satisfy previous changes
*Scope creep is very common in projects due to:
*The realization that requirements need to be refined more
*Changing needs of customers
*The desire to improve quality
*Change control board may be used to limit
*Group of people to restrict changes to approve requests is a common strategy to
prevent scope creep.
What is variance ?
Variance is the difference between planned and actual performance.
State types of software and say how they can be helpful in project scope management?
- Word-processing software helps create scope-related documents.
- Spreadsheets help perform financial calculations and weighed scoring models,
and help develop charts and graphs. - Communication software, such as e-mail and the Web, helps clarify and
communicate scope information. - Project management software helps create a WBS, the basis for tasks on a
Gantt chart. - Specialized software is available to assist in project scope management.
