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Manage This - The Project Management Podcast

Episode 208 – Taming Scope Creep: How to Keep Your Project on Track

Sep 3, 2024
Shannon Keenan, an expert in project management strategies, joins the discussion to tackle the elusive beast known as scope creep. She shares vital strategies to help keep projects on track, emphasizing the need for structured change management and thorough documentation. Learn how regular project health checks can illuminate underlying issues while nurturing stakeholder relationships is key to managing expectations. Keenan also dives into the balance between innovation and control, ensuring project goals remain in focus.
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Quick takeaways

  • Regular project health checks help ensure alignment with original objectives and mitigate risks before they escalate.
  • Effective management of scope creep requires a clear change control process and open communication with stakeholders to maintain project integrity.

Deep dives

The Importance of Health Checks in Project Management

Conducting regular health checks on projects serves as a vital strategy for project managers to ensure alignment with initial objectives. These monthly assessments allow managers to reflect on the original charter, timeline, and the anticipated benefits of the project. By taking a moment to check for new requirements and their potential negative impacts on established goals, project managers can mitigate risks before they escalate. This practice encourages proactive engagement, enabling the team to address any deviations early on and maintain focus on the project's objectives.

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