Managing Scope on a Project

What impact do value-added, external event, error and omissions, and risk response change requests have on the triple constraint of the project scope?

• The time required to complete the project can be extended.
• Associated costs can increase dramatically.
• Product quality can be diminished by conflicting requirements or ill-considered changes.

What functionality does a Scope Change Control System provide?

• Catalogue change requests and paperwork
• Track change requests from entry to resolution
• Determine necessary approval from stakeholders and management
• Support integrated change control policies
• Map changes to contractual requirements

Overview/Description

Managing projects requires dealing with scope change effectively. Here we examine the types of change request that can impact the triple constraint of time, cost, and quality.

Target Audience

Individuals who have interest in knowing more about Project Management, including those in positions that require them to carry out a project management role to individuals that are full-time project managers wishing to hone their skills further.