Some projects have a mind of their own. One minute, everything is on track; the next, you’re over budget and behind schedule. Scope creep is behind all of it.
Take the Sydney Opera House, for example. What was supposed to be a straightforward, affordable project ended up taking 14 years and costing a small fortune. Then there’s the Boston Big Dig, a.k.a. the Central Artery Project, which grew from a substantial investment to a failed financial saga.
Understanding project scope creep is the first step in avoiding it. And with a bit of strategy and vigilance, you may even be able to prevent it.